Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
About the RFDS (Central Operations)
Saving and improving lives for over 90 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is a leader in the delivery of emergency aeromedical and community health care services to rural and remote Australia.
Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS Central Operations exists to support happier and healthier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play.
We continually invest in our people, infrastructure, and technology to improve our patient-centred care.
About this Opportunity
Join our dedicated team of engineers and keep our “flying intensive care units” in the air. Working in a challenging, fulfilling and rewarding environment, our engineering team plays a pivotal role in enabling the delivery of vital aeromedical services to rural and remote locations. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and vital operation, utilising your technical expertise to help us make a difference to the communities we serve.
About You
You will hold a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics, Mechanical or Structures/ Mechanical) or significant progress towards, along with demonstrated experience in dismantling, inspecting, testing, repairing and reassembling aircraft engines, engine accessories, electrical systems and aircraft frames.
You will have exceptional communication skills, technical ability and reliability along with well-developed organisation and problem-solving skills and the ability to determine priorities and achieve deadlines with minimal supervision.
It is essential to hold or have eligibility to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC). Experience in the maintenance of PC12 aircraft is desirable.
Why join us?
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. We offer attractive remuneration including salary packaging benefits and co-contributory superannuation.
If you are keen to work in an organisation that makes a real difference to all Australians, apply now.
For the position description and to apply please click HERE to be redirected to our careers centre.
Applications close Monday 25th July 2022
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.
