CH47 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME)

Coulson Group; Yarra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulson Aviation Australia is seeking qualified Boeing CH47 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) to join our team. You will perform maintenance and engineering activities in support of aerial emergency response services, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

The role requires flexibility, the ability to work away from the home base at short notice, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Aeroskills (completion of educational requirements)
• Ability to obtain RAAF Base Access
• 2+ years of experience working in Australia as AME

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on customer-owned aircraft ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical issues as appropriately qualified to ensure aircraft safety and airworthiness of aircraft and role equipment
• Supervising unlicensed engineers, apprentices and/or contractors as and when required
• Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance documentation of all work performed
• Support operations of emergency service aircraft to ensure effective response to missions

Skills

Safety-focused

Customer service

Education

Diploma in Aeroskills

Tools

Maintenance procedures

Job description

Coulson Aviation Australia is a subsidiary of global aerial firefighting company, Coulson Aviation, and supports Australian States and Emergency Service Organizations with the provision of aircraft and experienced team members. Coulson Aviation operates across the world with a fleet of large aerial firefighting assets consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With our fleet of Boeing 737 FIRELINERS and C-130 Hercules fire bombers, Citation and King Air fire support platforms, CH47D Chinooks, UH60 Blackhawks and Bell 412 helicopters, we provide rapid response capabilities using aviation assets.

Coulson Aviation Australia operate and manage New South Wales Rural Fire Service-owned aircraft in all aspects of maintenance, fleet support systems and management, and operating personnel. Our teams perform aerial firefighting missions, transport flights, intelligence and scanning missions, disaster mitigation, search and rescue operations, and related activities.

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WHAT WE'R LOOKING FOR:

We are currently recruiting qualified Boeing CH47 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) to be part of our team!

The chosen candidates will work in a team environment performing maintenance and engineering activities in support of aerial emergency response services. They must have a strong focus on safety and customer service. The role requires flexibility and working away from home base at short notice and offers competitive salary and an emphasis on work/life balance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on customer-owned aircraft ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements


• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical issues as appropriately qualified to ensure aircraft safety and airworthiness of aircraft and role equipment


• Supervising unlicensed engineers, apprentices and/or contractors as and when required


• Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance documentation of all work performed.


• Support operations of emergency service aircraft to ensure effective response to missions

Experience Requirements:

• Diploma in Aeroskills (completion of educational requirements)


• Ability to obtain RAAF Base Access


• 2 or more years of experience working in Australia as AME

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• AME B1.3 Licence preferably with no exclusions


• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Licence


• Field maintenance experience

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, we can only consider applicants that are residents of Australia and legally eligible to work in Australia.

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