Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Virgin Australia Airlines; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Australia Airlines in Rockhampton, QLD, is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) for a permanent night shift role. You will certify aircraft maintenance in line with the approved System of Certification, report to the Northern Leader, and determine major defects while ensuring safety and quality in all tasks.

The ideal candidate will hold a CASA B1/B2 licence, 737NG type training, and relevant supervisory experience, with a minimum 6 months recent certification in the

Qualifications

• Valid CASA B1 or B2 licence with type rating for 737NG.
• Minimum 6 months recent certification in past 2 years.
• Permanent night shift based in Rockhampton, QLD.

Responsibilities

• Certify aircraft maintenance per System of Certification.
• Judge major defects and unsafe conditions; supervise maintenance tasks.
• Maintain high safety and quality standards across engineering team.

Skills

LAME Certification

Aircraft Maintenance Experience

Supervisory Experience

Education

CASA B1/B2 Licence

737NG Type Training

HF Initial Training

Tools

737NG Training

EGR Training

Job description

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Virgin Australia Airlines•Rockhampton, QLD, AU

Job Description

Hello. We're Virgin Australia. We're the airline that's always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We're on a mission to make flying better than 'nice'. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety - in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you'll be doing

As a LAME you will be approved for the certification of aircraft maintenance in accordance with the approved System of Certification. You will report to the Leader Northern and be required to make determinations in regard to major defects and discrepancies, recognise and report unsafe conditions and conduct certification and supervision of maintenance tasks.

You will be required to participate in the delivery of quality services whilst maintaining a safe work environment for yourself and fellow worker.

To do this, you will be an appropriately licensed LAME on aircraft types maintained by Virgin Tech, have extensive industry experience in an aircraft maintenance role with the ability to display excellent analytical skills and have demonstrated supervisory experience.

You will also have a good working knowledge of HSE requirements, demonstrated experience in superior customer service practices and have the ability to communicate with all levels of the engineering team.

You’ll be great in this role if you have ...

• Certified true copy of B1 or B2 CASA licence
• Relative Type training certificate 737NG (MAX rating desirable not mandatory)
• Relative Difference training certificate (if applicable)
• Relative EGR Training certificates (if applicable)
• CASR Part 145 recognised HF Initial Training

You must be able to demonstrate recent certification experience of a minimum of 6 months in the preceding 2 years. This can be demonstrated through either a letter from your current/previous QA manager advising the number, type and length of QA approvals held or by submitting your current/previous employer Company Approval statement.

This position will be offered on a permanent nightshift and based at Rockhampton.

What you'll get from us

We're committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry - including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
• Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial healthA comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential
• Generous Leave policy, toll allowance and uniforms supplied

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We're all individuals. And we love that. That's why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Salary is dependant on qualifications and position.