Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)

Leidos Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 days on/6 days off roster

Learning & cert support

Cross-program exposure

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join the Cairns engineering team, reporting to Senior Base Engineers for the completion of assigned aircraft maintenance. This full-time role is based in Cairns, Australia, and involves working on airborne missions in a dynamic, safety‑conscious environment.

You will perform heavy and line maintenance, ensure maintenance, documentation and certification comply with MOE and CAMO requirements, and uphold safety standards to

Qualifications

• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with LAME B1 or dual license.
• Experience in heavy maintenance and line maintenance.
• Hold a DHC8 Classic or CL604 type rating.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
• Ensure all maintenance, documentation and certification are completed in line with MOE and CAMO requirements.
• Maintain safety as a core value and participate in safety programs to achieve zero harm.
• Conduct shift/task handovers and ensure Critical Maintenance Tasks are completed prior to CRS.

Skills

LAME B1 Dual license

Heavy maintenance

Line maintenance

DHC8 Cl604 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.

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.

Benefits

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 lifestyle roster of 6 days on 6 days off, 10-hour shifts


• Support for learning, development and relevant certifications


• Opportunities to work across programs, domains and emerging technologies

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

This role is an opportunity to contribute to join the Cairns engineering team as a B1 LAME reporting to the Senior Base Engineers, for the completion of assigned aircraft maintenance.

In This Role, You Will

• 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 dual licensed


• Heavy and Line maintenance Experience


• Hold a DHC8 classic or Cl604 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

• 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

Original Posting

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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.

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

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.