Maintenance Watch Engineer. Cairns, Australia

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Aboutus

SkytransAustralia is part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI(Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, operating a fleet of 145aircraft on 6 continents. The group also provides a range of aviation services:MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), pilot and crew training, groundhandling, as well as a variety of associated aviation services. Supported by14,000 highly skilled

Aboutthe Role

Weare seeking an additional experienced and highly motivated Maintenance WatchEngineer to join our Cairns-based team. Reporting to the ResponsibleManager – Continuing Airworthiness (CAM), this critical role supports the safeand efficient operation of our fleet by providing technical oversight, defectmanagement and engineering decision-making, both during shift and after hours. Ifyou are a safety-driven B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer whothrives in a dynamic operational environment, we would love to hear from you.

Keyresponsibilities

TheMaintenance Watch Engineer plays a key operational role in:

• Providing technical advice and support to Engineering and Flight Crew
• Managing and coordinating aircraft breakdowns, including remote locations
• Supporting aircraft dispatch and return-to-service decisions
• Liaising with OEMs, MRO providers, manufacturers and regulatory authorities
• Assessing Airworthiness Directives, OEM service information and engineering documentation
• Managing structural defects, avionics modifications and engineering orders (Part 21M)
• Supporting ‘out of hours’ AOG requirements
• Monitoring repair and overhaul agency performance
• Ensuring compliance with CASR Part 42 airworthiness requirements

AboutYou

Youare a highly experienced engineer with strong technical judgement and theability to manage competing operational demands without compromising safety,and you have:

• CASA B1 or B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (or equivalent)
• Extensive knowledge of company-type aircraft
• Comprehensive understanding of CASR Part 42
• Strong knowledge of aircraft technical and defect management principles
• Demonstrated troubleshooting experience
• High level of computer literacy (Microsoft Office, technical systems)
• Current ASIC or ability to obtain
• Current type rating on company aircraft and previous experience in a similar operational/technical control role (desirable)
  

Youwill also bring:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong decision-making capability in time-critical situations
• High attention to detail and organisational skills

Howto apply:

Ifyou have the skills and experience (or thereabouts), we’d love to hear fromyou! Please submit your cover letter and/or resume addressing the pointsmentioned above.

Onlyshortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants must beeligible to live and work in Australia as either a citizen, permanent resident,or hold an appropriate VISA. You must be able to successfully passpre-employment and continuing medical, drug and alcohol pathology screening.Skytrans Australia is committed to equal opportunity employment through fairrecruitment practices.