B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)

Flying Doctor; Darwin; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging options

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT in Darwin is seeking a B1/B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) to maintain Pilatus PC12 and PC24 aircraft, ensuring CASA compliance and safe operations.

Reporting to the Senior Base Engineer, you will prioritise tasks, communicate clearly, and work with initiative in a remote-care aviation environment. Competitive salary with salary packaging, parking, and professional development opportunities are on offer.

Qualifications

• CASA Part 66 license (B1 and/or B2) is required.
• Experience with Pilatus PC12, Textron C208 and PT6A engines desirable.
• Ability to prioritise, communicate clearly and work with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service Pilatus PC12 and PC24 aircraft ensuring CASA compliance.
• Work under the Aircraft Airworthiness and Maintenance team guidance.
• Prioritise tasks, meet deadlines with minimal supervision and good communication.

Skills

CASA Part 66

B1/B2 Licensing

Pilatus PC12

Textron C208

PT6A engines

Job description

B1 or B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)

• Join Australia’s most reputable charity
• Permanent full-time role at our Darwin Base
• Competitive salary with full salary packaging options

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT

We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural, and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive, and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.

Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au

About this role

Our engineering team plays a pivotal role in enabling the delivery of vital aeromedical services to rural and remote locations. Reporting to the Senior Base Engineer, the LAME is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance and servicing of the fleet of Pilatus PC12 and PC24 aircraft. The LAME must maintain compliance with CASA regulations and RFDS operating procedures, manuals and guidelines, and is guided by our Aircraft Airworthiness and Maintenance team.

About You

You are a proven performer in a similar role, CASA Part 66, B1 and/or B2 Licensing is required, and experience with Pilatus PC12, Textron C208 aircraft and PWC PT6A engines is highly desirable.

You also are:

• Able to determine priorities and achieve deadlines with minimal supervision.
• An exceptional communicator.
• Able to utilise strong problem-solving abilities.
• Driven and able to use initiative.
• Equipped with basic computer skills.

Why Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and vital operation, utilising your technical expertise to help us make a difference to the communities we serve.

At the RFDS SA/NT, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting, purpose-led work. The RFDS SA/NT offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

We also offer:

• Attractive reward and recognition program
• Training and development opportunities
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
• packaging up to $15,899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills.
• packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a Meal & Entertainment card.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Peter Hebdon, Head of Engineering on [e-mail] 0417 867 157.

Applications close at 11.59pm on 28 October 2026

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.