Senior Aviation Base Engineer – Cairns

Rex Airlines; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rex Airlines in Cairns seeks a Senior Base Engineer to uphold engineering integrity and safety for Rex Group aircraft. This full-time role is based in Cairns and reports to the Brisbane Line Maintenance Supervisor.

You will hold a CASA B1.1 or B2 licence, lead the Cairns engineering team, and coordinate activities with third parties. Travel for outport recoveries and strict compliance with Part 145 MOE and CASR are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a CASA B1.1 or B2 licence and be eligible for Saab 340 type training.
• Proven ability to perform aircraft maintenance under regulatory requirements.
• Ability to travel to outports for aircraft recoveries.
• Understanding of Part 42, 66 and 145 regulations and their application.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with engineering procedures and certification requirements.
• Monitor and control maintenance costs for aircraft and GSE.
• Provide proactive leadership of the Cairns engineering activities.
• Coordinate manpower, tooling, and data to finish maintenance on time.
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Rex Group aircraft and components.
• Comply with Rex Part 145 MOE and Civil Aviation Safety Regulations.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

WHS knowledge

Education

CASA B1.1 or B2 licence

Tools

Saab 340 training

Job description

Rex Airlines in Cairns seeks a Senior Base Engineer to uphold engineering integrity and safety for Rex Group aircraft. This full-time role is based in Cairns and reports to the Brisbane Line Maintenance Supervisor.

You will hold a CASA B1.1 or B2 licence, lead the Cairns engineering team, and coordinate activities with third parties. Travel for outport recoveries and strict compliance with Part 145 MOE and CASR are required.