Aircraft Project & CAMO Engineer. Cairns, Australia

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About us

Skytrans Australia (formerly SmartLynx Australia), an Australian passenger airline and part of Avia Solutions Group, operates 13 regional aircraft specialising in Regular Public Transport (RPT), charter, and ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) services across the Asia-Pacific. As the Group’s first ACMI provider in Australia, Skytrans Australia is supported by the world’s largest ACMI fleet of 221 aircraft and 14,000 aviation professionals worldwide.

Skytrans Australia is seeking an experienced Aircraft Project & CAMO Engineer to join our Continuing Airworthiness team in Cairns. This is a key technical and project-focused role, responsible for managing aircraft entry-into-service projects while supporting the ongoing airworthiness of our fleet.

Reporting to the General Manager Engineering, you will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, technical integrity, and operational readiness across our aircraft operations.

About the role

In this position, you will:

• Lead and manage aircraft entry into service (EIS) projects, ensuring all regulatory and operational requirements are met
• Support the continuous airworthiness of the fleet in accordance with CASA regulations
• Develop, review and maintain technical documentation, manuals and expositions
• Ensure compliance with CASR Part 42 and Part 145 requirements
• Provide technical advice and operational support to engineering, flight operations and maintenance teams
• Act as an alternate CAM when required
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external contractors to deliver projects efficiently and safely

About us:

To be successful, you will bring:

Essential:

• Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
• Previous experience within a CASA CAMO
• Experience with aircraft entry into service activities
• Strong knowledge of Part 42 and Part 145 CASRs
• Experience writing technical documentation and manuals
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions under pressure
• Strategic mindset with strong attention to detail

Desirable:

• Dash 8 experience
• Airbus aircraft experience
• Previous experience acting as, or supporting, a CAM

You will also be fit for work and hold a valid Class 1 Medical.

Why join Skytrans Australia:

At Skytrans, safety, integrity, respect and customer service are at the heart of everything we do. We offer:

• A challenging and rewarding role within a growing airline
• Exposure to aircraft projects and fleet development
• A collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to make a real impact on operational outcomes

How to apply:

If you are a motivated Aircraft Project & CAMO Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Please note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Australia as either a citizen, permanent resident, or hold an appropriate visa. You must be able to successfully pass pre-employment and continuing medical, drug and alcohol pathology screening. Skytrans Australia is committed to equal opportunity employment through fair recruitment practices.