Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical
Bombardier Aerospace
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Job summary
Bombardier Aerospace in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical to join our Essendon Fields service centre. This day-shift role offers a four-day week option and a path toward becoming a certifying LAME, with overseas training for suitably qualified candidates.
You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical defects, inspect and repair components, and maintain accurate records in a safety-focused, regulatory environment.
Qualifications
- Hold CASA Part 66 B1.1 licence or be close to completing requirements.
- Strong hands-on aircraft mechanical maintenance experience.
- Experience across line, base and/or heavy maintenance environments.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Bombardier aircraft.
- Troubleshoot and rectify mechanical defects.
- Inspect, service, remove and install aircraft components.
- Carry out operational and functional checks as required.
- Support engine and mechanical system maintenance.
- Assist with aircraft modifications, inspections and repairs.
- Support AOG and aircraft recovery requirements when required.
- Work in accordance with maintenance manuals and data.
- Accurately complete maintenance documentation and records.
- Operate ground support equipment as required.
- Maintain tool control, FOD and safety standards.
- Collaborate with LAMEs and maintenance team.
- Participate in technical development and training as required.
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Job description
Bombardier is a global leader in business aviation, designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world's leading business aircraft.
Our Melbourne Service Centre at Essendon Fields supports Bombardier customers across the region, providing aircraft maintenance, repair and technical support within a high-quality, safety-focused environment.
Bombardier is a global leader in business aviation, designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world's leading business aircraft.
Our Melbourne Service Centre at Essendon Fields supports Bombardier customers across the region, providing aircraft maintenance, repair and technical support within a high-quality, safety-focused environment.
We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical to join our Melbourne Service Centre at Essendon Fields. This is a day-shift operation with no rotating night shift. Our Melbourne Service Centre offers three roster patterns, including a four-day working week option, providing flexibility and a strong work-life balance.
This opportunity is suited to an experienced aircraft maintenance professional who is ready to progress towards becoming a certifying LAME on Bombardier aircraft.
You may already hold a CASA Part 66 B1.1 licence but not currently be exercising certification privileges, or you may be close to completing the requirements for your B1.1 licence.
For the right candidate, this role provides the opportunity to gain experience on Bombardier business aircraft and undertake Bombardier aircraft type training overseas, supporting your progression towards certification on our aircraft.
You will work alongside experienced engineers performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, defect rectification and aircraft repairs.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on customer aircraft.
Troubleshoot and rectify aircraft mechanical defects.
Inspect, service, remove and install aircraft components.
Carry out operational and functional checks as required.
Support aircraft engine and mechanical system maintenance.
Assist with aircraft modifications, inspections and repairs.
Support AOG and aircraft recovery requirements when required.
Work in accordance with approved aircraft maintenance manuals, engineering instructions and technical data.
Accurately complete maintenance documentation and records.
Operate ground support equipment as required.
Maintain appropriate tool control, FOD and safety standards.
Work closely with LAMEs and other members of the maintenance team.
Comply with all safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
Participate in technical development and aircraft type training as required.
We are looking for someone with strong hands-on aircraft mechanical maintenance experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.
The ideal candidate will:
Hold a CASA Part 66 B1.1 licence or be close to completing the requirements to obtain a B1.1 licence.
Have solid hands-on aircraft mechanical maintenance experience.
Have experience across line, base and/or heavy maintenance environments.
Have experience performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Have strong troubleshooting and defect rectification skills.
Be confident working from aircraft maintenance manuals and approved technical data.
Have a sound understanding of aircraft mechanical systems, engines and components.
Understand aviation safety, regulatory and maintenance documentation requirements.
Demonstrate good technical judgement and attention to detail.
Be comfortable working independently and as part of a maintenance team.
Be ready and willing to undertake Bombardier aircraft type training overseas.
Be comfortable travelling domestically and internationally for training and operational requirements.
Be motivated to progress towards becoming a certifying Bombardier LAME.
Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
Business aviation experience would be highly regarded but is not essential.
Previous Bombardier Global or Challenger experience would be advantageous but is not required.
An experienced AME who is close to obtaining a CASA B1.1 licence.
A CASA B1.1 licence holder who is not currently exercising certification privileges.
A recently licensed B1.1 engineer looking for an opportunity to gain aircraft type training and certification experience.
An experienced mechanical aircraft engineer looking to transition from commercial aviation into business aviation.
Opportunity to develop your career within a global business aviation organisation.
Exposure to Bombardier business aircraft.
Overseas Bombardier aircraft type training for suitable candidates.
Ongoing technical and professional development.
Opportunity to progress towards certification privileges on Bombardier aircraft.
A collaborative and safety-focused maintenance environment.
Competitive remuneration based on experience, qualifications and capability.
Long-term career development opportunities.
Complete a pre-employment medical.
Complete alcohol and other drug screening and comply with applicable DAMP requirements.
Complete required background and police checks.
Be able to obtain and maintain the required ASIC/security clearance.
Meet the inherent requirements of the role.
Be available to undertake overseas aircraft type training when required.
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