FIFO Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Leidos; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster 20/20

Flights and accommodations provided

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a FIFO Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our engineering team. You will perform aircraft maintenance, ensure certification and documentation compliance, and contribute to safety and reliability on a 20 days on / 20 days off roster.

The role requires a valid LAME B1 or B2 license, DHC8 Classic type rating, and full Australian working rights, with heavy and line maintenance experience preferred. ITAR considerations may apply depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• Experienced LAME with B1/B2 license.
• Heavy maintenance experience on aircraft.
• Line maintenance experience essential.
• DHC8 Classic type rating required.
• Full Australian working rights required.
• ITAR considerations may apply depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
• Ensure maintenance, documentation and certification in line with MOE and CAMO.
• Maintain safety as a core value and participate in safety programs.
• Execute shift handovers and CRS-related procedures.

Skills

LAME B1/B2 licensed

Heavy maintenance experience

Line maintenance experience

DHC8 Classic type rating

Australian working rights

ITAR compliance

Job description

FIFO Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes:

Balanced fly in fly out roster of 20 days on 20 days off

Flights from your nearest capital city, accommodation and transport provided

We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.

About the Team

You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

We conduct airborne missions for the Australian Government across maritime surveillance and search and rescue operations. With bases strategically positioned across Australia, we operate a fully integrated in-house aviation capability which includes flight operations, maintenance organisation, training organisation and operations centre.

The Opportunity

Opportunity for a B1 or B2 Dash 8 Classic Type Rated LAME to join our Engineering team in a FIFO role working a 20 days on 20 days off roster. The role will see you working 10-hour days in both am and pm shifts, your responsibilities will include;

Perform the duties of a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

Ensure all aircraft maintenance, documentation and certification is carried out and completed in line with the MOE, procedures manuals and responsible CAMO requirements

Hold safety as a core value and contribute to the achievement of a zero harm and incident/injury free environment through active participation in all safety programs relevant to the position

Perform, implement and maintain any required shift / task handovers

Ensure Critical Maintenance Tasks are completed with applicable control procedure prior to issue of a CRS

About You

We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach to work that matters.

Essential for this role:

Experienced LAME B1 or B2 licensed

Heavy and Line maintenance Experience

Hold a DHC8 classic type rating

This role requires the successful applicant to hold full Australian working rights.

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

What to Expect When You Apply

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:

An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team

An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel

Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position

We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact our careers team at Leidos Australia.