B1 LAME (CNS). Cairns, Australia

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Who We Are

SmartLynx Australia is part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 145 aircraft on 6 continents. The group also provides a range of aviation services: MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), pilot and crew training, ground handling, as well as a variety of associated aviation services. Supported by 14,000 highly skilled aviation professionals, the group is parent company to over 250+ subsidiaries.

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 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:

• 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 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. SmartLynx Australia is committed to equal opportunity employment through fair recruitment practices.