Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) – Helicopters

Kareela Aviation; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kareela Aviation in Sydney is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) for helicopters, including BK117 series support. You will conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and defect rectification to ensure safety and airworthiness.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years' helicopter maintenance experience, especially on turbine-powered aircraft, strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to complete accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in helicopter maintenance.
• Experience on turbine-powered helicopters.
• Strong commitment to aviation safety and quality workmanship.
• Good mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to accurately complete maintenance documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work at remote and regional locations.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an ASIC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled helicopter maintenance.
• Carry out inspections, servicing and defect rectification.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Assist with component removal, installation and maintenance.
• Complete accurate maintenance documentation and records.
• Work in accordance with CASA requirements, approved maintenance data and company procedures.
• Support maintenance activities at remote and regional locations when required.
• Work collaboratively with other maintenance and operational personnel.

Skills

Aviation safety

Mechanical troubleshooting

Maintenance documentation

Teamwork

Independent work

ASIC eligibility

Australian driver’s license

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) – Helicopters

Kareela Aviation is a Sydney-based helicopter maintenance organisation specialising in the maintenance and support of BK117 helicopters.

About us

Kareela Aviation is a Sydney-based helicopter maintenance organisation specialising in the maintenance and support of BK117 helicopters.

About the role

As an AME, you will be responsible for supporting the safe and efficient maintenance of various helicopters, including Helitreck's aerial fire fighting fleet of BK117's.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting scheduled and unscheduled helicopter maintenance
• Carrying out inspections, servicing and defect rectification
• Fault finding and troubleshooting
• Assisting with component removal, installation and maintenance
• Completing accurate maintenance documentation and records
• Working in accordance with CASA requirements, approved maintenance data and company procedures
• Supporting maintenance activities at remote and regional locations when required
• Working collaboratively with other maintenance and operational personnel

About you

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in helicopter maintenance
• Previous experience working on turbine-powered helicopters
• A strong commitment to aviation safety and quality workmanship
• Good mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• The ability to accurately complete maintenance documentation
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A reliable, organised and self-motivated approach to your work
• The ability and willingness to work at remote and regional locations when required
• A current Australian driver's licence
• The ability to obtain and maintain an ASIC

Desirable Experience

Experience with the following aircraft, engines or systems will be highly regarded:

• BK117
• Bell 206 / 206L
• UH-1H
• LTS101
• Rolls-Royce 250
• Arriel 1
• T53

BK117 experience will be particularly advantageous