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Who We Are
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.
About the Role
Skytrans Australia is recruiting to fill a vacant engineer position at our Sydney base for the Sydney – Lord Howe Island services. We are currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time position:
B1 LAME
Roster: 5 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 4 days off. Early shift from 5:30 AM and late shift finishing around 8:00 PM, offering excellent work-life balance.
If required, we are willing to cover the costs of a Dash 8 type-rating course, for the right candidate. This includes a 4-weeks online training program followed by 3 weeks of hands-on practice, with Skytrans Australia providing their Dash 8 aircraft for training purposes.
You will be responsible for:
Whilst working under the supervision of the Engineering Manager and as part of the team of Engineers, this role will typically see you:
Ensuring maintenance of the Skytrans Australia aircraft is completed and certified in accordance with regulatory, manufacturers and Part 145 MOE requirements
Ensuring the ongoing serviceability and presentation of company aircraft on a daily basis, carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
Researching requirements for upcoming maintenance to ensure availability of parts
Testing of equipment and tooling
Rectifications of defects away from base
Contributing to the safety and quality managements system
Undertaking corrective rectification of aircraft systems
Completing scheduled aircraft maintenance
Completing primary line maintenance activities
May involve travel to other bases if required
Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their application:
A valid CASA B1 Licence
Experience with DASH 8, Saab, or ATR turboprop aircraft 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)
What We Offer:
• Permanent, full-time role based at Sydney Airport
• Salary: B1 LAME AUD $145,000 + 12% superannuation
• Visa sponsorship on a case-by-case basis
• 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, global expert in aviation services
• 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 submit your application ensuring you have clearly addressed the selection criteria outlined above.
Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Australia as either a citizen or permanent resident and be able to attend and successfully pass pre-employment and continuing medical, drug and alcohol pathology screening. Skytrans Australia is committed to equal opportunity employment through fair recruitment practices.
Townsville, Australia