Aircraft Engineer B1.3
- Aviation
- Essendon
- Permanent / Full Time
28/8/2024
- AW139 Type Rating on Offer for Right Candidate
- Bring your rotary wing engineering experience and develop new skills
- Salary Packaging Options
About the Role
We have a vacancy for a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) to join our VICPOL program. This is a full-time permanent position working an 8 day on, 6 days off roster out of Essendon in Victoria.
You will be responsible for both planned and unplanned maintenance activities working on AW139 helicopters including:
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Inspections: scheduled and unscheduled inspections of aircraft systems, structures, and components to ensure airworthiness and compliance with regulations.
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Maintenance and Repair: Executing maintenance tasks, repairs, and replacements of aircraft parts and systems.
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Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, including inspection reports, repair logs, and compliance documentation, to ensure regulatory compliance and traceability.
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Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and avionics issues to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
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Collaboration: Working closely with other maintenance personnel, pilots, and regulatory authorities to coordinate maintenance activities and address safety concerns
About You
With a strong background in engineering rotary flight operations and a comprehensive understanding of civil aviation regulations, you will be a team player who is highly organised, with advanced troubleshooting skills and outstanding communication skills.
You will also:
- Hold B1.3 certification
- Hold a Cert IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
- Have prior experience working as a LAME on helicopters
- Have a working knowledge of PART 145 regulatory framework
- Have working knowledge of aircraft systems, components, and their maintenance requirements.
- Be familiar with aviation regulatory requirements and standards, particularly regarding airworthiness and maintenance control
- Have experience working within a Safety Management System
- Proven ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels within a team
- Be practical and resourceful with demonstrated organisational and problem-solving skills
- Be resourceful with a can-do attitude
- Have an AW139 type rating is desirable; however, we will also consider applicants without this qualification, provided they possess the required qualifications and experience.
About StarFlight
StarFlight Victoria was established specifically to fulfil the objectives of the Victoria Police Aircraft Capability Program by providing a comprehensive solution to assist Victoria Police in keeping Victorians safe. StarFlight Victoria delivers an enduring capability and a locally managed and wholly integrated service delivery framework that meets the needs of the Victoria Police (VICPOL) into the future.
StarFlight Victoria is a consortium providing proven expertise in acquisition, transition and phase-in, operations and sustainment of services. The consortium partners include LifeFlight Commercial (part of LifeFlight Australia Limited) and Fox Aviation Holdings.
Applications close on Friday 27 September 2024.