Kickstart Your Career in Aviation!

Apprenticeship – 2 x Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Do you love mechanics or engineering? Fascinated by aircraft? Ready to launch an exciting career in aviation? The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) is looking for passionate, hands-on individuals to join our team as an Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineerwith our Broken Hill base.

This is your chance to work with a fleet of 15 Beechcraft King Air B200 & B300 aircraft and play a vital role in keeping our aeromedical missions flying across New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

Why Choose RFDS?

• Be part of an iconic organisation making a real difference in remote communities.
• Learn from industry-leading professionals in a highly respected, technical field.
• Gain nationally recognised qualifications through NSW TAFE (Certificate IV/Diploma).
• Opportunities to travel and work across our bases in Broken Hill, Dubbo, Sydney, Essendon, and Launceston.

What’s in it for you?

• A 4-year paid apprenticeship combining theory and hands-on experience.
• A clear career pathway to becoming a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
• Supportive team culture built on Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety.

What We’re Looking For:

• Year 10 / School Certificate level or higher with passes in Maths, Science, and English.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and IT skills.
• A genuine passion for aviation and willingness to learn.
• Current drivers licence and ability to travel for TAFE block release.

Start Date: Early 2026 (flexible for the right candidate).

Hours: Monday–Friday, with potential for shift work and overtime in the second and subsequent years of the apprenticeship.

Ready to take off? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

For more information reach out to Ashley Laybutt - Engineering Manager by email on ashley.laybutt@rfdsse.org.au or call 0409 548 614

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Our Values: Our Values of Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety form shape the way we work as individuals, as team members and with the communities we serve. Do you have the same values and want to be part of a dynamic team?

The RFDSSE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible. 

The RFDS of Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.