LAME

CHC Helicopter Corporation; Shire of Wellington; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CHC Helicopters Australia is seeking a qualified B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for a fixed-base role in East Sale, Victoria. You will maintain and certify AW139 aircraft, aligned with safety and airworthiness standards, under supervision of the Senior Base Engineer and Maintenance Manager.

You will contribute to continuous improvement within a skilled maintenance team, ensuring accurate records, and supporting shift operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• CASA Part 66 Category B2 Licence (AW139 unrestricted type rating preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in helicopter aviation and aircraft maintenance.
• Strong compliance and safety mindset.
• Ability to work independently with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication, problem-solving and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and certify maintenance on AW139 aircraft in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Act as a visible safety champion, supporting and promoting CHC’s safety culture.
• Maintain compliance with CHC Part 145 MOE, company policies and DAMP.
• Complete required training and maintain Company Maintenance Authorisation prerequisites.
• Provide guidance and support to technicians and trades personnel.
• Ensure accurate documentation, worksheets, and shift handovers.
• Identify issues affecting maintenance progress and elevate where required.
• Travel interstate or overseas if required.
• Undertake additional duties as directed to support operational needs.
• A visible safety champion who will challenge unsafe acts and pursue improvements in safety culture and behaviour.

Skills

CASA Part 66 B2 Licence

Helicopter maintenance

Safety compliance

Independent worker

Communication skills

Job description

Reach Beyond!

CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:Accountability: Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.Collaboration: Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.Care: Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.Integrity: Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.Excellence: Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.

Role Summary

B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Fixed Based – East Sale, VIC

Reach Beyond with CHC Helicopters (Australia)!

At CHC Helicopters Australia, we deliver safe, reliable, and world-class helicopter services across the offshore energy sector, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.

For more than 75 years, CHC has been trusted to deliver aviation solutions in some of the most remote and challenging environments across the globe. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and operational excellence underpins the critical services we provide to our customers and the communities we serve.

Our people make the difference. With a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and professionalism, we help our customers and colleagues reach beyond what they thought possible.

All you have to do is get on board.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) for a fixed‑base opportunity located in East Sale, Victoria.

As a key member of our Engineering team, you will play a vital role in maintaining and certifying AW139 aircraft, ensuring the safety, quality, and airworthiness of our fleet. You will work closely with the Senior Base Engineer and Maintenance Manager and contribute to continuous improvement within a highly skilled maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and certify maintenance on AW139 aircraft in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Act as a visible safety champion, supporting and promoting CHC’s safety culture.
• Maintain compliance with CHC Part 145 MOE, company policies and DAMP.
• Complete required training and maintain Company Maintenance Authorisation prerequisites.
• Provide guidance and support to technicians and trades personnel.
• Ensure accurate documentation, worksheets, and shift handovers.
• Identify issues affecting maintenance progress and elevate where required.
• Travel interstate or overseas if required.
• Undertake additional duties as directed to support operational needs.
• A visible safety champion who will challenge unsafe acts and pursue improvements in safety culture and behaviour.
• May be assigned other tasks and duties as required to support the business.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

Successful applicants will need the minimum requirements:

• CASA Part 66 Category B2 Licence (AW139 unrestricted type rating preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in helicopter aviation and aircraft maintenance.
• Strong compliance and safety mindset.
• Ability to work independently with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication, problem‑solving and time‑management skills.

Desirable:

• Two or more years of experience in aircraft or aeronautical product maintenance, overhaul, or repair.
• Ability to prioritise competing workloads.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and maintenance/inventory systems.
• Experience coaching or leading others, aligned to CHC’s values.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to supporting shift work and occasional deployments.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.

The successful applicant may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including criminal history and employment verification. Information collected will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Diversity & Inclusion

At CHC, we celebrate diversity and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, the LGBTI+ community, mature-aged workers, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Recruitment Agencies

We are managing this vacancy directly and are not engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.