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SalaryEOI- B1 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)- Charleville
Interested in a career that gives back to the people of QLD? Express your interest in joining the RFDS and support maintenance on our King Air fleet!
Classifications
- Engineering
- Aeronautics
- Permanent / Full Time
- Expressions of Interest now open!
- Support RFDS Charleville Base
- Work 0700- 1500 minimal weekend callout / no shift work!
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from skilled Engineers who are passionate about their work and committed to providing the highest level of service. We are looking for Engineers who are open to a challenge, want to help people in need and have a passion for aviation. Challenge yourself and work in a role that requires high-level problem-solving and ingenuity while servicing a fleet that provides an essential service to people living in regional and remote Queensland.
The Opportunity
The B1 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) plays a crucial role in supporting the 24/7 operation of RFDS Queensland by ensuring that all scheduled maintenance for aircraft associated with the base and any fleet AOG defects are adequately covered during peak periods. This role is essential for RFDS to maintain expected "on-time performance" (OTP) while minimising the impact of technical defects on aircraft shift availability. Doing so helps to reduce Direct Maintenance Costs (DMCs) and ensure the safe, compliant operational performance of the RFDS Fleet that serves the people of Queensland.
Key Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities in this role will include:
- Conduct weekly scheduled aircraft line maintenance checks of aircraft on time and without impact on aircraft network availability
- Conduct troubleshooting and rectification of any line defects arising daily in the course of flight operations for all aircraft at the base and those transiting on tasking
- Availability for AOG call-out after hours for fleet defect rectification Queensland-wide.
- Manage Aircraft inventory including; parts, store, database and compliance with storage conditions set out in MOE
- Ensure compliant management, storage and usage of tooling and GSE
- Contribute to business improvement/quality programs and enterprise risk management activities
- Compliance with all Occupational, Health, Safety & Welfare policies and procedures
To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following:
- Minimum 5 years Aircraft Maintenance experience
- Proven experience with turboprop engines specific to RFDS QLD Aircraft Types
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to pick up new computer applications.
- Knowledge of the regulatory environment concerning Aircraft Maintenance
- Maintenance control experience
- Supply chain management experience
In outback Queensland, the locals are friendly and warm, so you will feel right at home when you join the team. In your free time, you will discover beautiful experiences close to home, and if you feel adventurous, there are wonders nearby that are just waiting to be discovered. Taking a walk along the Warrego River, watching wildlife, and chasing down the best outback steak are just some of the things to do in Charleville. The south-west pocket offers adventure beyond Charleville - hike Carnarvon Gorge, attend Australia's biggest cattle auction in Roma or soak in a mineral-rich artesian mud bath in Eulo.
In addition to settling down in our idyllic community, you will also become a valued member of our team. You will be able to utilise all the skills that you have acquired through your hard work to make a difference. By joining the RFDS (Queensland Section), you will receive:
- A supportive team of people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
- An extensive and supportive orientation program
- Competitive Salary (with the consideration of experience) + Super
- Additional Salary packaging of up to $18,500- increasing your take-home pay
- Relocation Offered- 7K.
- Weekly Rent/Mortgage Assistance of $250
- Gratuity of $3,702 after 12 months, $5,553 after two years and $7,404 after three years
- Remote area payment of $4,688
- Remote area housing assistance - rental 50% reduction of taxable value for FBT
Remote area housing assistance - mortgage interest 50% reduction of taxable value for FBT
Remote area travel assistance – 50% reduction of taxable value for FBT * Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
- Private health insurance discounts
- Novated leasing available
- Access to a full allocation of a newly launched uniform range at no cost
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations. The RFDS in Queensland provides excellence in and access to primary health care and aeromedical services across the state. Our emergency retrieval service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, delivering the finest care to more than 330,000 Australians each year, that’s one person every two minutes! In addition to aeromedical retrievals of the critically ill or injured, the RFDS also delivers a broad range of essential primary and preventative healthcare services, including telehealth, mental health, oral health and health promotion.
As the RFDS soar towards its 100th year of providing the finest care, in the furthest corner, we have several innovative initiatives on the horizon. With projects in the pipeline, it’s an exciting time to join the RFDS with many new prospects around the corner!
Interested?
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact RFDS Recruitment at 07 3852 7553 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au.
Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and obtain an ASIC Card. Before the appointment, you will be required to provide copies of your qualifications/licences and you may be asked to provide evidence of immunity or vaccination against Heb B.
