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Who We Are
Skytrans Australia is an Australian airline providing regional Regular Public Transport (RPT), ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance), and Charter services, connecting communities across the country. The airline operates a fleet of 11 aircraft, including Dash 8 turboprops and Airbus A319 jets. Skytrans Australia is part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider, operating 142 aircraft across 6 continents and delivering a wide range of aviation services, supported by over 11,000 professionals across more than 250 subsidiaries worldwide.
We are looking to hire one full-time B1 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) for our Cairns base.
Roster: 5 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 4 days off. Shifts are 10.5 hours, with morning shifts starting at 5:30 am and late shifts at 2:00 pm, offering a great work-life balance.
You will be responsible for:
• Working under the supervision of the Engineering Manager as part of the engineering team to ensure all maintenance and certification of Skytrans 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:
• A valid CASA B1 Licence
• Experience on Dash 8 100 / 200 and 300 desirable.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of maintenance procedures
• Full Manual Driver’s License
• 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
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to successfully obtain an ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card)
How to Apply:
If you have the skills and attributes, we are looking for (or thereabouts) we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application ensuring you have clearly addressed the selection criteria outlined above.
Please note: Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia and be able to successfully complete pre-employment and ongoing medical, drug and alcohol screening requirements. Skytrans Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive and fair recruitment practices. We strive to provide a respectful and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support your application.
Cairns, Australia