Fifo Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Lame)

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

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO 20/20 roster

Flights from capital city + accom + tx

Family friendly workplace

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) for a FIFO role on a 20 days on / 20 days off roster, working 10-hour shifts. The role requires holding a B1 or B2 license and a DHC8 Classic type rating, with responsibilities including maintenance, documentation, and compliance with MOE/CAMO requirements.

The successful candidate will join a team that prioritizes safety, integrity, and customer context while contributing to meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• LAME B1 or B2 license required.
• Experience in heavy and line maintenance.
• DHC8 Classic type rating essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
• Ensure all aircraft maintenance, documentation and certification meet MOE, CAMO requirements.
• Maintain safety as a core value and uphold zero-harm standards.
• Coordinate shift handovers and timely task execution.
• Complete Critical Maintenance Tasks with proper control procedures before CRS.

Skills

LAME B1/B2 license

Heavy/Line maintenance

DHC8 Classic rating

Job description

Description

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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 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.

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.

Pay Range

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.