Lead Rotary-Wing Engineering at Nowra Base

CHC Helicopter; Nowra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CHC Helicopter in Nowra, NSW, is seeking a Senior Base Engineer to lead on-site aircraft maintenance and ensure airworthiness for Leonardo AW139 operations. This leadership role blends technical excellence with team mentoring in a safety‑critical environment.

You will regulate CASA Part 145 compliance, oversee maintenance planning, and collaborate with operations and customers to sustain high availability across CHC’s Australian rotary-wing network.

Qualifications

• CASA Part 66 B1.3 license with AW139 type rating; unrestricted license preferred.
• Proven aircraft maintenance, overhaul and repair experience.
• Ability to coach, manage and lead a team in CHC values.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities to ensure aircraft availability and readiness.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering personnel.
• Ensure CASA Part 145 compliance and safety standards.
• Support safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with operations, maintenance and customer stakeholders.
• Promote accountability and engineering excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Safety mindset

Communication

Decision making

Detail oriented

Tools

HUMS

FDM

CAMP

Job description

CHC Helicopter in Nowra, NSW, is seeking a Senior Base Engineer to lead on-site aircraft maintenance and ensure airworthiness for Leonardo AW139 operations. This leadership role blends technical excellence with team mentoring in a safety‑critical environment.

You will regulate CASA Part 145 compliance, oversee maintenance planning, and collaborate with operations and customers to sustain high availability across CHC’s Australian rotary-wing network.