Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)
Flight Training Adelaide Queensland
Wellcamp, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD
Aerospace Engineering (Engineering)
Full time (40 Hours per Week)
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Rate of Pay, will depend on licences held: $75,000 to $90,000
About us
Flight Training Adelaide Queensland (FTAQ) provide world class aviation training solutions and this role is based at Wellcamp Airport in Toowoomba. http://www.flyfta.com
FTAQ specialises in ab-initio pilot training for the airline industry. FTA has long term contracts to provide pilot training for the QANTAS pilot training academy. We have a modern and well-equipped hangar based at Wellcamp Airport, just outside the rural city of Toowoomba in South Queensland. The current fleet comprises of Diamond DA40 and DA42 aircraft.
Come for the job, stay for the lifestyle.
We are currently recruiting for LAME B1.2's and AME's
Duties
•Aircrafts engineering Maintenance 95%.
•Facility engineering Maintenance 5%.
•Perform inspection, rectification, maintenance, and certification on company aircraft and equipment, as per manufacturer /company’s specifications to a very high standard.
•Ensuring timely and correct certification of all work carried out.
•Complying with the company’s Safety Management System.
•Maintain close working relationship with Chief Engineer or his deputy.
•Ensure all work is performed to the appropriate standard.
•Ensure all work is performed using safe work practices and observe WHS requirements.
•Work the nominated periods along with some overtime when required.
•Maintain appropriate approvals as required by the authority.
•Comply with all relevant FTA policies and CASA regulations.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
•Hold a B1.2 CASA Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
•CASA license for either/both engine and airframe categories.
•Have Proven Experience in the GA Industry
•Hold a valid Driver’s License
•Hold a valid Aviation Security Identification Card or be able to obtain one
•Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia
•Desirable
•Experience with Garmin 1000
•Good work skills and sound work practices
•Good work ethic and willing team player.
•Physical demand:
•The ability to lift 2/10/15 kg regularly
•The ability to respond quickly to sounds
•The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
•The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
•The ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 10 kg
•The ability to work in extreme weather
•The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
Composite Experience an advantage
Benefits
•On site Mess/Dining Hall with Qualified Chefs on board serving meals 3 times daily, with the opportunity for reduced rates for employees while at work
•Tool box storage
•Uniform provided
•Free on-site parking
•Nearly new facilities
•Relatively new hanger with dedicated kitchenette/dining area for breaks and meals with some free consumables
•Great team environment
•Daily morning collaboration meetings with the whole team
•FTAQ prides itself on its ability to provide its engineering staff with job appropriate training from staff over two sites, with years of experience at each site.
•Supportive management
Location
There is no scheduled bus/train service to the FTAQ campus and only a limited bus service that stops at Wellcamp Airport. The location of FTAQ campus from Wellcamp Airport is 3.7 km if walking. You will need your own transportation due to our remote location.