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SalaryHello. We're Virgin Australia. We're the airline that's always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We're on a mission to make flying better than 'nice'. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety - in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.What you'll be doing…As a Maintenance Watch Engineer you will provide effective day-to-day management and notification of engineering operational issues that relate to aircraft dispatch. This includes AOG recovery; front line maintenance support, defect deferral and rectification; technical advice to Flight Crews/ AMO's, and notification of aircraft limitations and maintenance significant events to Network Operations and the CAMO.This position is based at our Head Office in Brisbane (Southbank).As a Maintenance Watch Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Coordinate recovery of AOG aircraft
- Maintain compliance with Virgin Australia's Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition
- Capture defects with an operational limitation or maintenance restriction, complete a technical review and ensure all relevant details are entered into TRAX for rectification
- Monitor and Identify defects, rectification cycles and ensure action plans are in place
- Provide formal notification to relevant departments of all AOG aircraft and defects with an operational limitation or maintenance restriction
- Co-ordinate with Approved Maintenance Organisations for arriving aircraft that have ad-hoc or additional maintenance requiremen\ts
- Ensure that critical messages received from aircraft and operating crews are technically assessed and actioned. Provide technical information and support to flight crew requests, both in-flight and on the ground
- Provide technical aircraft systems trouble-shooting advice to AMO's
- Coordinate and raise requests with Manufacturers, Part 21 Approved Organisations, Approved Persons and CASA for Permissible Unserviceability (PU), MEL Extension, Special Flight Permit (SFP) and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA's).
- Provide input and undertake projects to review and improve department processes and procedures and continually improve interaction with stakeholders
- Hold or have held, an aircraft engineer license in category B1, B2 or equivalent with type ratings and / or credits on current Virgin Australia aircraft types or aircraft of similar complexity
- Extensive experience in aircraft maintenance in an operational and/or Maintenance Watch role
- Comprehensive knowledge of the aircraft's structure and systems, including the propulsion system of the aircraft/engine types operated by the airline or of similar aircraft type and complexity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of CASR Part 42 continuing Airworthiness regulations and standards
- General knowledge of the role and functions of Operational Control Centre (OCC) departments and sections
- Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
- Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
- Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
- Wellness support, including the better me digital wellbeing platform
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life - physical, mental, social and financial
- Located at one of Brisbane's most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
