Senior Base Engineer

About Rex

Born and raised in country Australia, Rex is the nation's largest truly regional carrier, connecting communities across six states. Guided by "Our Heart is in the Country", Rex is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and quality at every stage of the customer journey.

The Role

At Rex, engineering integrity and safety are fundamental to everything we do. We are seeking a suitably qualified and highly motivated engineering professional to join the Rex Engineering team as Senior Base Engineer. The role is full-time, based in Cairns, reporting to the Brisbane Line Maintenance Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with engineering procedures and certification requirements in their area of responsibility
• Monitoring and controlling costs associated with aircraft and GSE maintenance
• Providing proactive leadership of the Cairns engineering activities and participating in broader engineering leadership
• Reviewing in advance, planned maintenance activity to be performed by, and liaising with, third party maintenance providers
• Ensuring the serviceability of tooling and equipment and managing a Preventative Maintenance/Service Program for Ground Support Equipment
• Co-ordinating manpower, equipment, tooling, data and aeronautical products to ensure timely completion of all maintenance activities
• Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on Rex Group aircraft and components within a maintenance team
• Monitoring, reporting on and participating in Workplace Health and Safety issues and directives
• Investigating and resolving safety reports and audit findings
• Providing oversight of Rex aeronautical product holdings in Cairns
• Participating in aircraft recovery when necessary
• Complying at all times with the Rex Part 145 MOE, Part 42 CMPM, and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations

Essential Requirements

• Hold a CASA B1.1 or B2 licence and be eligible for Saab 340 type training
• Demonstrated ability to perform aircraft and component maintenance, modification and troubleshooting in accordance with regulatory requirements, under minimal supervision
• Ability to travel to outports for aircraft recoveries
• Operational understanding of Part 42, 66 and 145 regulations and their application
• General Aviation or Airline experience
• Sound knowledge of aviation Quality Assurance (QA) procedures and documentation
• Working knowledge of WHS regulatory requirements and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage a close-knit team while also working unsupervised
• Ability to hold an Aviation Security Identity Card and Airside Driving Licence

How to Apply

Please forward applications with CV and cover letter by 14 October 2026. Conditions and salary will be discussed with successful applicants.