Your Opportunity

The Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is responsible for performing a broad range of heavy and line maintenance activities on aircraft maintained by the company whilst ensuring safe work practices.

Annual Salary AUD$100,732.84 + Super + OT + Annual Bonus.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide Task Certifier level support to B Category Licensed technicians where required
• Ensure that the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is carried out in accordance with Pilatus/OEM approved publications/instructions using approved parts supplied from approved sources;
• Ensure that all maintenance is correctly and appropriately documented and certified
• Ensure all entries and certifications for work are undertaken, completed and certified to level authorised
• Ensure all data, release notes and certificates of conformance for components and parts used during servicing or maintenance are accompanying the respective work sheet/work package
• Carry out inspection and maintenance co-ordination and certification
• Ensure compliance with all Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins relevant to the aircraft and prior to expiry of their compliance
• Support ADF operations through deploymen
• Be utilized in support of scheduled and unscheduled structural maintenance within limits of granted authority
• Ensure correct training and certification prior to carrying out work
• Direct to the appropriate Manager/Supervisor, items that are beyond the scope of authority of the AME, as outlined in the PTS procedures, processes and policies
• Assist with defect analysis and investigations and complete ‘Aircraft Malfunction Reports’, Engineering Query processes, or equivalent as required
• Work with the Crew Leaders to foster a sense of ‘Safety First’ within the technical workforce and ensure all OH & S/WHS requirements are adhered to
• Ensure Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is serviceable and report any defects or deficiencies with use of the established online reporting procedure
• Report and raise any observations, through the appropriate process, with regard to continuous improvement, safety management and customer satisfaction
• Carry out aircraft washing and associated corrosion control inspection
• Carry out aircraft towing, repositioning and refuelling
• Carry out flight line activities including flight servicing’s, replenishments and marshalling
• Work with the Quality and Aviation Safety Manager in the maintenance of Quality and Aviation Safety responsibilities including participation in audits, technical investigations as it applies to ‘Human Factors in Maintenance’
• Actively participate in the Quality and Safety Management System applications
• Be dedicated to exceeding the customers’ expectations and delivering an efficient operation, whilst maintaining a safe environment
• Demonstrate commitment and compliance with all applicable Company Policies and Procedures, including the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE), and provide ongoing promotion of Jet Aviation values.
• Positively represent Jet Aviation as one company with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as may be assigned to you in support of operational requirements in discussion your People Leader.

What will help you to Succeed

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) containing suitable Units Of Competency that support tasking in a PC-21 Aircraft maintenance environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aviation regulatory requirements for Aircraft Maintenance, both civil and military (Part 145)
• Basic English language skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, as well as part of a wider team
• Common courtesy and customer orientation
• Ability to work flexible schedules (inclusive of deployments with aircrafts as required)
• Ability to work in various weather conditions as well as meeting minimum physical requirements of the job

Why Jet Aviation?

• Defence site location in a fast paced and inclusive team.
• Competitive salary with relocation assistance.
• Access to the #1 meditation app - Calm.
• Online Workout and Wellness Classes
• Fast and efficient learning available via suppied ap subscriptions
• Discounts across 100+ major retailers.
• Annual Flu Vaccination program.
• Salary Packaging available for novated vehicle leasing.

How to Apply?

Your application must consist of the following:

• Acknowledgement that you have a current legal right to work in Australia;
• A cover letter (1-2 pages max) outlining your previous skills and experience relative to the role;
• A copy of your updated Resume/CV.

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of any selection process applicants will be required to undertake and satisfy to the Company's discretion, some or all of the following assessments/checks:

• A pre-employment medical, which will include a medical assessment, national criminal history check, Working With Children Check and drug and alcohol test.