B2 Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Base Maintenance
B2 Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Base Maintenance
Provide aircraft scheduled maintenance & rectify fleet defects to ensure safe, compliant operational performance of the RFDS Fleet in QLD.
Classifications
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Permanent / Full Time
Key points
- Attractive remuneration package + Super + Salary Packaging of up to 16K
- Work with the Iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service ( Queensland Section )
- Permanent full time role at Brisbane Base
Description
Reporting to the Senior Base Engineer, the B2 Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)- Base Maintenance is responsible for supporting the 24/7 Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Queensland Section operation by ensuring aircraft scheduled maintenance and fleet AOG defects are covered throughout QLD. This role is essential to RFDS Queensland meeting expected “on time performance” (OTP) with minimal impact to aircraft shift availability due to technical defects. This helps minimise Direct Maintenance Costs (DMCs) and ensures safe, compliant operational performance of the RFDS Fleet in service of the people of QLD.
The Role
- Brisbane Base
- Permanent Full Time
Key responsibilities
Your key responsibilities in this role will include:
- Conduct weekly scheduled aircraft Base maintenance checks in a timely manner without impact to aircraft network availability
- Conduct troubleshooting and rectification of any line defects arising daily during flight operations for all aircraft
- Conduct all scheduled and corrective maintenance meeting expected OTP without impact to aircraft network
- Compliance with all Occupational, Health, Safety & Welfare and quality and compliance obligations
Who we are looking for?
To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following:
- Minimum 5 years aircraft maintenance experience
- Minimum 2 years aircraft maintenance experience on RFDS QLD aircraft i.e.- Beechcraft King Air
- Proven experience with current RFDS aircraft avionics platforms: Collins Pro Line 21 and fusion
- 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 high degree of accuracy
- Ability to pick up new computer applications.
- Knowledge of the regulatory environment in relation to Aircraft Maintenance
- Availability for AOG call out after hours and weekends for fleet defect rectification Queensland wide
Qualifications/Registrations
- Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) Licence
- Trade Certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Maintenance control experience
- Supply chain management experience
Why work for us
- Attractive Remuneration package; Base + Super + Salary Packaging
- Salary packaging of $15, 900 increasing your take home pay
- Opportunity to be a part of an iconic team
- Be an integral team member by supporting those who make a real impact in Queensland
- Work with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
- Comprehensive orientation and training from our supportive, highly skilled and multidisciplinary team.
- Private health discounts
- Employee Assistance Program- for staff and their families
About us
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, RFDS delivers extensive primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency service, from nine strategic bases, to those who live, work and travel throughout Australia.
As a member of the team driving RFDS from behind the scenes, you’ll come to work knowing that your efforts are enabling our work in helping people in Queensland communities.
Please note: This role will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, will be subject to criminal history check, may require a preemployment medical and will require to be eligible to receive and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC). Flexible working hours (including work outside or core business hours) may be required.
Interested?
Please submit your application including demonstrated experience that highlights your suitability for this opportunity. For further information please contact recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au
This role will close on the 30th April 2021 however, shortlisting may begin prior to this point.
Whenever and wherever people in Queensland need us the most, we’re there. That’s how it’s been for almost a century. Join us and help us keep it that way.
The RFDS is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
