The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, we deliver extensive health care and 24-hour emergency service to those who live in and travel through remote, rural and regional Australia.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) (RFDSSE) is seeking applications from suitably qualified Mechanical (B1) Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAME) to conduct maintenance on our King Air aircraft with the Aircraft Maintenance Team based at Launceston.

The Role

As a key member of the Launceston Engineering base, you will have the ability to work for a world renowned iconic aeromedical organisation and be part of a team of dedicated professionals who provide a service that is the rival of many organisations.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this role will be responsible for coordinating and performing all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on our aircraft.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring all maintenance on aircraft is carried out in accordance with the system of certification
• Ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out to the highest standards of safety and quality
• Managing the timely completion of maintenance and engineering activities
• Carrying out maintenance of aircraft components
• Supervising unlicensed engineers, apprentices and/or contractors as and when required
• Completing maintenance documentation correctly
• Maintaining RFDS aircraft within the scope of all licencing requirements, maintenance control and maintenance procedures manuals
• Adhering to practical steps to ensure safe practices in the workplace, identifying hazards and using the RFDS Safety Management System
• Maintaining personal tools and toolboxes in accordance with RFDS’ Maintenance Procedures Manual

To be considered for this role you will have:

• CASA B1.1 Licence with King Air B200/B300 ratings
• Ideally you will have avionics exclusions removed or possess B2 ratings additional to the required B1.1 ratings
• Proven problem-solving skills, particularly when under pressure
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to effectively implement and manage change
• Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement principles

Employee Benefits:

• 7 day on 7 day off rotating roster
• Generous salary packaging
• Fitness Passport
• Relocation assistance

What are you waiting for? For more information: Please call Ashley Laybutt on 0409 548 614 or email Ashley.Laybutt@rfdsse.org.au

Our Values: Our Values of Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety shape the way we work as individuals, as team members and with the communities we serve.

The RFDSSE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

The RFDSSE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close advert as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.