We're seeking a Senior Base Engineer with either B1.2 or B2 LAME qualifications to maintain our light aircraft fleet and components at the Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA). This is a full-time position based in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
The Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Regional Express Holdings PTY Ltd (Rex). AAPA provides the highest quality flight training to airline standards as proven by the successful delivery of the Rex Pilot Cadet Programme since 2007 with a fleet of over 25 Piper & Cessna aircraft.
If you're driven by aviation, thrive on hands-on technical challenges, and dream of working with a leading regional airline in the heart of Australia, this is your chance to soar with Rex.
Reporting:
This position reports to the General Manager of Engineering.
Position Responsibilities:
- Ensuring compliance with engineering procedures and certification requirements in their particular area of responsibility and;
- Maintaining at their Maintenance Base the Engineering Infrastructure necessary to ensure that all KPI’s are met (eg OTP etc.)
- Monitoring and controlling costs associated with aircraft and GSE maintenance.
- Review in advance, the planned maintenance activities to be performed;
- Co-ordination of manpower, equipment, tooling, data and Aeronautical Products to ensure the timely completion of all maintenance activities;
- Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on AAPA & other Rex Group aircraft and components within a maintenance team.
- Ensure all maintenance and repairs are carried out to a high standard, ensuring integrity and robustness of aircraft to meet operational requirementsâ¨
- Monitor training & performance requirements for engineering staff
- Monitor, report on & participate in WHS issues & directives
- Investigative & resolve safety reports & audit findings
- Assist in management of AAPA fleet spares store
- Participate in aircraft recovery when necessary
- Observe all standards and procedures contained within Civil Aviation Safety Authority regulations, as well as individual aircraft systems maintenance.
Essential Selection Criteria:
- CASA B1.2 licence (B1.1 or B2 candidates with GA experience are also suitable)
- A demonstrated ability to perform aircraft and component maintenance, modification and troubleshooting in accordance with regulatory requirements, under minimal supervision and adhere to deadlines.
- An operational understanding of CAR 30 & PART66 145 regulations and their applications
- General Aviation experience
- A sound knowledge of aviation Quality Assurance (QA) procedures and documentation
- Working knowledge of WH&S procedures
- A valid driver’s licence
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A high level of motivation with a team-focused work ethic
- Flexibility with working hours
- Meet the necessary requirements to hold an Aviation Security Identity Card and Airside Driving Licence.
Preferred Selection Criteria:
- B1.1 or B2 CASA licence including piston engine privileges
- Experience in Airline or flight training school operations
- King-air group & IAI West-Wind 1124 experience or ratings
- Cert 4 or Diploma in Aeroskills
Conditions:
Conditions and salary will be discussed with successful applicants.
To apply:
Please forward applications with CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 10 July 2026.
