Tooling Officer
Alliance Airlines
Date: 4 days ago
City: Rockhampton, Queensland
Contract type: Full time
Tired of shift work and craving better work-life balance with public holidays and weekends off? Looking to escape the hustle of the big cities for a better lifestyle? This is your chance to relocate to Rockhampton, QLD, and enjoy a rewarding career with more time for what matters most!
What's the role on offer?
Alliance Airlines Rockhampton Aviation Maintenance (RAM) facility as a Tooling Officer, supporting the Tooling Supervisor in managing tooling operations for the region. You'll ensure all tooling is compliant, serviceable, and ready to support safe and efficient aircraft maintenance.
Our ideal candidate is a proactive, safety-focused individual with a strong mechanical aptitude and a keen eye for detail. You'll thrive in both independent and team environments, communicate effectively, and are eager to support aviation maintenance through reliable tooling operations. A background in tooling, fabrication, or ground support equipment is a bonus, but a great attitude and willingness to learn are key.
Our Alliance Rockhampton Aviation Maintenance facility is a $60M brand new, 3 bay Base Maintenance facility located at Rockhampton airport.
The facility has been established to provide Base Maintenance services to Alliance Airlines fleet of E190 and F70/100 aircraft.
Located in Central Queensland, Rockhampton offers all your cosmopolitan conveniences in a contemporary riverside setting and is 35 minutes from the beaches of Yeppoon.
Alliance is unique in that it owns its whole fleet. Currently that fleet consists of 37 Fokker 70/100 aircraft, 31 Embraer E190 aircraft with firm purchase commitments stretching to mid-2026 for a further 16 E190 aircraft. The Company dry leases 3 E190 aircraft to a third party with those leases having just been extended for a further five years.
Alliance is locally owned with the majority of the Company's shareholders located in Australia and New Zealand.
At Alliance Airlines, we make it happen!
All candidates must have full working rights within Australia, only candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered. We thank you for your application however, due to the volume of applicants only successful applicants will be contacted.
Alliance Airlines is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We are a merit-based organisation that supports local communities to offer long term sustainable employment based on delivering a safe aviation operation.
What's the role on offer?
Alliance Airlines Rockhampton Aviation Maintenance (RAM) facility as a Tooling Officer, supporting the Tooling Supervisor in managing tooling operations for the region. You'll ensure all tooling is compliant, serviceable, and ready to support safe and efficient aircraft maintenance.
- Support the Tooling Supervisor with day-to-day tooling operations, maintenance, and oversight across the region.
- Ensure tooling and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) are compliant, serviceable, and audit-ready.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and tool availability to keep aircraft maintenance running smoothly.
- Manage calibration schedules and software tracking to keep tooling programs up-to-date and reliable.
- Collaborate with Production, Line Maintenance, and Planning teams to ensure the right tools are ready when and where they're needed.
- Drive continuous improvement in tooling processes while promoting a strong safety, security, and compliance culture.
Our ideal candidate is a proactive, safety-focused individual with a strong mechanical aptitude and a keen eye for detail. You'll thrive in both independent and team environments, communicate effectively, and are eager to support aviation maintenance through reliable tooling operations. A background in tooling, fabrication, or ground support equipment is a bonus, but a great attitude and willingness to learn are key.
- A hands-on team player with strong attention to detail and a can-do attitude.
- Holds (or can obtain) a manual driver’s license, ASIC, and Airside Driving Authority (ADA).
- Forklift license and basic mechanical, welding, or fabrication experience are a bonus.
- Confident working independently or as part of a collaborative team.
- Communicates clearly, follows instructions, and takes initiative when needed.
- Comfortable using computer-based systems and committed to upholding our values of safety and performance.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fast-paced, challenging, and ever-evolving industry where no two days are the same.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Gain hands-on experience with the latest aviation technology and equipment in a brand-new $60m facility
- Career Growth: Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Team Spirit: Be part of a collaborative and supportive team committed to achieving excellence.
- Novated Leasing for Employees – Bundle your car running costs into one regular, tax-effective payment, getting more money in your pocket!
- Salary Packaging – Another option to boost your take-home pay!
- Discounted Qantas Club memberships, tickets to REDS (QRU) Games and merchandise!
- Discounted Hotels, Tours, and Cruises – Qualify for discounts on a variety of vacations!
Our Alliance Rockhampton Aviation Maintenance facility is a $60M brand new, 3 bay Base Maintenance facility located at Rockhampton airport.
The facility has been established to provide Base Maintenance services to Alliance Airlines fleet of E190 and F70/100 aircraft.
Located in Central Queensland, Rockhampton offers all your cosmopolitan conveniences in a contemporary riverside setting and is 35 minutes from the beaches of Yeppoon.
Alliance is unique in that it owns its whole fleet. Currently that fleet consists of 37 Fokker 70/100 aircraft, 31 Embraer E190 aircraft with firm purchase commitments stretching to mid-2026 for a further 16 E190 aircraft. The Company dry leases 3 E190 aircraft to a third party with those leases having just been extended for a further five years.
Alliance is locally owned with the majority of the Company's shareholders located in Australia and New Zealand.
At Alliance Airlines, we make it happen!
All candidates must have full working rights within Australia, only candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered. We thank you for your application however, due to the volume of applicants only successful applicants will be contacted.
Alliance Airlines is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We are a merit-based organisation that supports local communities to offer long term sustainable employment based on delivering a safe aviation operation.
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