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Form of workAbout the role
We seeking 2 x Cert IV qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (B1 pathway) to join our team on Horn Island. Assigned to work on our C208 caravan fleet, we are particularly looking for those with 2 years PT6 experience who have worked on caravans. You must have prerequisites for a B1 license (PT6-114A). We are able to provide type training on the PT6 light engine.
The role is FIFO 2 on 2 off. We are open to considering applicants from all locations across Australia - let us know where you live so we can determine if your home base is appropriate for the business. At this time, and due to the urgent need for staff, we are only considering applicants who are currently living in Australia and who already have Australia working rights.
If you are unsure if you meet the requirements for the role, please apply so we can address your suitability.
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Reporting to the Responsible Manager – Part 145, you will be responsible for providing high level Aircraft Maintenance to our fleet of C208 Grand Caravans in accordance with Company policy and CASA regulations.
To be successful you will possess the relevant experience and qualifications together with personal qualities of enthusiasm, self-motivation and a demonstrated commitment to exceptional quality, safety, and high standards of work output.
We welcome applications from engineers who are enthusiastic, self-motivated and have a demonstrated commitment to quality and safety.
Our Group
As Queensland’s leading regional aviation operator, we are committed to delivering the highest level of safety whilst ensuring excellent customer service for all our passengers. Through our Regular Public Transport (RPT) routes and charter flights, we seek to support the needs of all communities within regional, rural and outback Queensland and the Torres Strait.
You will be responsible for:
• Ensuring maintenance of the Skytrans aircraft is completed and certified in accordance with regulatory, manufacturers and Part 145 MOE requirements
• Ensuring the ongoing serviceability and presentation of company aircraft on a daily basis, carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• Researching requirements for upcoming maintenance to ensure availability of parts
• Testing of equipment and tooling
• Rectifications of defects away from base
• Contributing to the safety and quality managements system
• Undertaking corrective rectification of aircraft systems
• Completing scheduled Aircraft Maintenance
• Completing primary line maintenance activities
Selection criteria candidates must clearly demonstrate in their application:
• Successful completion of a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (B1 Mechanical)
• Minimum 2 years experience on C208 aircraft
• Have completed all examination prerequisites and can apply for B1 license
• Must have Australian work rights and currently be living in Australia
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of maintenance procedures
• Ability to work effectively as part of a professionally diverse team, but also have the ability to work unsupervised
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to successfully obtain an ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card)
• Ability to pass random and routine drug and alcohol screening for employment purposes
