AME. Sydney, Australia

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Who We Are

SmartLynx Australia (formerly Skytrans), 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, SmartLynx Australia is supported by the world’s largest ACMI fleet of 221 aircraft and 14,000 aviation professionals worldwide.

SmartLynx Australia has taken over the route between Sydney and Lord Howe Island. As part of this expansion, we are seeking additional aircraft engineers to staff our base in Sydney.

Position Available

We are currently seeking to fill one full-time position: AME

Roster: 5 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 4 days off. Early shift starting at 5:30 AM and late shift finishing around 8:00 PM, offering great work-life balance.

You will be responsible for:

• Working under the supervision of the Engineering Manager and the licensed engineers as part of the engineering team to ensure all maintenance and certification of SmartLynx Australia aircraft comply with regulatory, manufacturer, and Part 145 MOE requirements.
• Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including primary line maintenance activities, to maintain the ongoing serviceability and presentation of company aircraft on a daily basis.
• Researching and ensuring the availability of parts for upcoming maintenance, testing equipment and tooling, and undertaking corrective rectification of aircraft systems and defects, including those away from base.
• Contributing to the safety and quality management systems, and travelling to other bases when required.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their application:

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Aeroskills (preferably in Mechanical or Avionics) or equivalent qualification
• Experience on Dash 8 100 / 200 and 300 desirable.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of maintenance procedures
• Ability to work effectively as part of a professionally diverse team, but also have the ability to work unsupervised
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to successfully obtain an ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card) and provide applicable police clearances, including from country of citizenship

What We Offer:

• Visa and immigration support provided
• Flight to Sydney + short-term accommodation on arrival
• Permanent, full-time role based at Sydney Airport
• Salary: AUD $100,000 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Car park or public transport allowance
• 38-hour week, rotating shifts with no night shifts, 4 weeks annual leave
• Full Australian employment protections (Fair Work Act)
• Great lifestyle: beaches, city, sunshine
• Inclusive, supportive team culture
• Join a fast-growing airline within Avia Solutions Group
• Ongoing training & career progression

How to Apply:

If you have the skills and attributes, we are looking for (or thereabouts) we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must successfully pass pre-employment and continuing medical, drug and alcohol pathology screening. SmartLynx Australia is committed to equal opportunity employment through fair recruitment practices.