Deputy Senior Base Engineer

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Tollgroup · Mascot, Australia

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About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Senior Base Engineer (Deputy SBE) to support engineering leadership at our Mascot fixed-wing base. This is a critical leadership position that provides senior engineering oversight during the afternoon operational period, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of base maintenance activities. Working closely with the Senior Base Engineer (SBE), the Deputy SBE plays a hands-on role in coordinating aircraft undergoing base maintenance, managing priorities, and providing real-time technical and operational leadership. The role ensures continuity of decision-making, reduces operational risk, and supports high-tempo maintenance operations aligned with customer and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day coordination and oversight of aircraft during base maintenance

Manage maintenance workflow priorities to ensure efficient progression of work

Support and participate in technical decision-making and defect triage

Coordinate closely with engineering teams, planning, logistics, and support functions

Ensure maintenance documentation and compliance requirements are met throughout the maintenance cycle

Provide on-the-floor engineering leadership during the afternoon operational period

Support effective handover and continuity of engineering oversight across shifts

Mentor and supervise engineers, promoting quality, safety, and regulatory compliance

Act as a senior engineering point of contact for operational and customer queries as required

About You

You are an experienced licensed aircraft maintenance engineer with a strong operational background and demonstrated leadership capability. You are confident in making technical decisions, comfortable operating in high-tempo environments, and committed to safety and compliance.

Current aircraft maintenance licence and relevant type experience

Significant experience in base maintenance operations

Proven ability to lead and coordinate engineering teams

Strong knowledge of Australian aviation regulatory requirements

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

A proactive, solutions-focused approach to operational challenges

Why Join Us?

Play a key leadership role during the most operationally critical part of the day

Be part of a resilient and well-structured engineering leadership model

Work within a collaborative, safety-focused aviation environment

Remuneration positioned above LAME pay grades (Grade O5), reflecting leadership accountability

Monday-Friday roster with no shift penalties

What moves you?

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.

To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com

You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.

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