B1 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer- Base (Casual)
B1 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer- Base (Casual)
Join RFDS as a B1 LAME- Base and ensure safe & compliant operational performance of the RFDS Fleet in service of the people of Queensland.
Classifications
- Engineering
- Aeronautics
- Casual
Key points
- Work with the Iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service ( Queensland Section )
- Casual Brisbane Base role- Maintain your work life balance
- Showcase your maintenance and turboprop engine experience
Description
Reporting to the Line Maintenance Manager, the B1 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)- Base is responsible for supporting the 24/7 RFDS (Queensland Section) operation by ensuring all base associated aircraft scheduled maintenance and fleet AOG defects are covered for employment location.
This role is essential to RFDS (Queensland Section) meeting expected “on time performance” (OTP) with minimal impact to aircraft shift availability due to technical defects. This will help minimise Direct Maintenance Costs (DMCs) and ensure safe, compliant operational performance of the RFDS Fleet in service of the people of Queensland.
The Role
- Brisbane Base
- Casual role- planned and unplanned shifts available
Key responsibilities
Your key responsibilities in this role will include:
- Conduct scheduled aircraft base maintenance checks of aircraft in a timely manner and without impact to aircraft network availability
- Conduct troubleshooting and rectification of any line defects arising daily in the course of flight operations for all aircraft at base and those transiting on tasking
- Availability for AOG call out after hours for fleet defect rectification Queensland wide.
- Ensure compliant management, storage and usage of tooling and GSE
- Contributes to business improvement/quality programs and enterprise risk management activities
- Compliance with all Occupational, Health, Safety & Welfare policies and procedures
Who we are looking for?
To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following:
- Extensive maintenance experience
- Proven experience with Turboprops 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 high degree of accuracy
- Ability to pick up new computer applications.
- Knowledge of the regulatory environment in relation to Aircraft Maintenance
Desirable skills and experience
- Maintenance control experience
- Supply chain management experience
Why work for us
- Great hourly rate + Super
- Opportunity to be a part of the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service team
- Be an integral team member by supporting Queenslanders and making a real impact to healthcare in Queensland
- Work with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
- Comprehensive and supportive orientation program
- Employee Assistance Program Advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
- Private health insurance discounts
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 2nd September 2021 however, shortlisting may begin prior to this point.
The RFDS is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
