B1 LAME Brisbane Base Maintenance - Casual Role
B1 LAME Brisbane Base Maintenance - Casual Role
The B1 LAME is responsible for supporting the 24/7 RFDS QLD operation by ensuring safe, compliant operational performance of the RFDS Fleet
Classifications
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Casual
Key points
- Generous Salary + Super + Access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits
- Opportunity to be a part of the iconic RFDS team!
- Great work life balance - casual position!
Description
Reporting to the Base Maintenance Manager, the B1 Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)- Casual is responsible for supporting the 24/7 RFDS Queensland operation by ensuring all base associated aircraft scheduled maintenance and fleet AOG defects are covered for employment location in peak periods. 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 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 Based with some travel to assist at other RFDS bases
- Permanent Casual
Key responsibilities
Your key responsibilities in this role will include:
- Conduct weekly 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.
- Manage Aircraft inventory including; parts, store, database and compliance with storage conditions set out in MOE
- 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:
- Minimum 5 years aircraft 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
- Competitive Salary (with the consideration of experience) + Super + Salary packaging of $15, 900; increasing your take home pay
- 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.
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 21st April 2022 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.
Successful candidates will be subject to a Police Check, may be required to undergo a medical assessment and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian driver's licence and obtain an ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card).
RFDS (Queensland Section) works with vulnerable patients in remote parts of Queensland and provides an essential service to many regional and remote communities. To ensure the health and safety of our staff, our patients and these communities, as well as to manage the risks involved in service delivery and COVID-19 transmission in these communities and our workplaces, our staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate the requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including maintaining any recommended booster requirements, will be a term of your employment, as will the requirement to provide proof of vaccination.
