FIFO Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)

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

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO 20/20 roster

Flights + accommodation

Family friendly workplace

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) with a B1 or B2 category to join our Engineering team in a FIFO role with a 20 days on / 20 days off roster. You will perform heavy and line maintenance on DHC8 Classic aircraft, ensuring maintenance, documentation and certification comply with MOE and CAMO requirements.

The successful candidate will value safety, collaboration and customer context, and will hold full Australian working rights.

Qualifications

• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) with B1 or B2 category.
• Experience in heavy and line maintenance.
• DHC8 Classic type rating is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
• Ensure maintenance, documentation and certification are carried out in line with the MOE, procedures and CAMO requirements.
• Prioritize safety and participate in safety programs to promote a zero-harm culture.
• Perform shift handovers and ensure timely handovers of tasks.
• Complete Critical Maintenance Tasks with proper control procedures before CRS issue.

Skills

LAME B1/B2 license

Heavy maintenance experience

DHC8 Classic type rating

Job 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.

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.