Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT
We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural, and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive, and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.
Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au
About this role
Working in a fulfilling and rewarding environment, our engineering team plays a pivotal role in enabling the delivery of vital aeromedical services to rural and remote locations. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the LAME is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance and servicing of the fleet of Pilatus PC12 and PC24 aircraft at the Darwin base. The LAME must maintain compliance with CASA regulations and RFDS operating procedures, manuals and guidelines, and is guided by our Aircraft Airworthiness and Maintenance team.
Other responsibilities include aircraft maintenance for customer owned aircraft, and working with the Operations Manager Darwin to ensure compliance and effective delivery of services to the NT Police Airwing.
About You
A proven performer in a similar role, B2 Licensing is required, and leadership experience and experience with PC12 rating is highly desirable.
Why Join Us
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.
At the RFDS, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting, purpose-led work. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.
We also offer:
Attractive reward and recognition program
Relocation Assistance
Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
o packaging up to $15,899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills.
o packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a Meal & Entertainment card.
Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive orientation program
Further Information
To access the position description and to apply click here.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Tony Mansueto, Head of Engineering, on 0407802204.
Applications close at 5pm ACST on 18 September 2023.
Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.
