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Structural Engineer Full-time opportunity supporting critical aviation operations. Work across advanced rotary-wing aircraft platforms. Join a highly skilled team delivering safe and reliable airworthiness outcomes. About the Role Babcock is seeking an experienced Structures Engineer (AME) to join our Aviation team. Working within a dynamic maintenance environment, you will provide specialist structural maintenance support across aircraft fleets, undertaking a broad range of activities including sheet metal repairs, composite repairs, corrosion prevention and control, modifications, and interior and exterior preservation. This role is M-F. Reporting to the appropriate Line Manager or Coordinating Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME), you will play a key role in maintaining aircraft airworthiness, supporting maintenance activities, and contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of aviation services. This is a hands-on position suited to a motivated aviation professional who takes pride in quality workmanship, safety, and continuous improvement. The role may require occasional travel to other Babcock locations and support across multiple aircraft fleets as operational requirements dictate. Success in this role will come from your technical expertise, commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, strong attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing maintenance team. About You To Be Successful, You Will Bring Valid trade certification relevant to aircraft structural maintenance. Demonstrated experience as a Structures AME, including sheet metal and composite repairs. Rotary-wing aircraft experience (highly desirable). Experience mentoring and supporting apprentices and developing trades personnel. Aircraft painting experience and qualifications (preferred). Strong understanding of aviation maintenance regulations and compliance requirements, including CASA regulations and associated guidance material. Ability to interpret maintenance instructions, drawings, and technical documentation. Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and airworthiness. Key Responsibilities Perform structural maintenance activities including sheet metal repairs, composite repairs, corrosion prevention and modifications. Support engineering activities and provide technical assistance as required. Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with Babcock's Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Management System (QM). Comply with all applicable CARs, CASRs, Civil Aviation Orders and CASA guidance material. Carry out work safely and efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and airworthiness. Work under the direction of the certifying LAME and comply with all maintenance instructions and procedures. Complete maintenance documentation accurately and ensure all records are maintained in accordance with regulatory and company requirements. Maintain awareness of task progress and communicate any issues impacting completion, including tooling, spares, support equipment or technical concerns. Assist with maintaining clean, organised and safe work environments. Provide mentoring, guidance and on-the-job training to Apprentices, AMEs and LAMEs where appropriate. Maintain currency on relevant manuals, procedures and technical publications. Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute positively to team performance. Your Future at Babcock – What We Offer You Your future at Babcock – what we offer you What sets us apart at Babcock? Babcock offers a supportive and engaging environment where you can drive change and grow your career; We promote and foster training and development; Central to Babcock’s core values are those of health, safety and environment, and diversity; The opportunity to be a part of something BIG! Who we are Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century. Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,700 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy. Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve: Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business; Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business; Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers; Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business. So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together , please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below. To learn more about us vis it www.babcock.com.au We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines. Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work. Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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