SPARAS - RW LAME - Adelaide

tollgroup; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Toll Aviation, part of the Toll Group, is expanding its maintenance team in South Australia. We are seeking a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AW139/Bell 429) to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on medium helicopters, ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires a CASA Part 66 license with AW139/Bell 429 type ratings, along with relevant Aeroskills certifications. You will work in a dynamic team, with opportunities to support deployments and base engineering tasks.

Qualifications

• Completed mechanical/avionics trade qualifications.
• CASA Part 66 B1.3 / B2 licence with AW139 and/or Bell 429 type rating.
• MEA40715 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) / MEA40618 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) or equivalent.
• Strong experience on AW139, Bell 429 or other medium helicopters.
• High level of trade aptitude.
• Security checks to be completed as required.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing for maintenance tasks with parts, tooling, and documentation.
• Performing scheduled maintenance to maximise aircraft availability.
• Troubleshooting and rectification for unscheduled maintenance.
• Supporting aircraft ranging, husbandry, and recovery activities.
• Preparing fly-away kits and maintenance during deployments.
• Maintaining a safe workspace and applying safe work practices.

Skills

Trade background

CASA Part 66 B1.3/B2

AW139/Bell 429 experience

Trade aptitude

Security checks suitability

Education

MEA40715 / MEA40618 Aeroskills Certs

Job description

About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge - big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post - www.tollgroup.com

Toll Aviation, part of the Toll Group, is one of Australia's leading providers of specialised helicopter services. As our operations continue to grow, we're expanding our engineering team and looking for a skilled and motivated AW139 / Bell 429 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to join our future operations in South Australia.

About the Role

As part of our maintenance team, you'll play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance activities on our AW139 and Bell 429 fleet. You'll bring strong technical skills, a proactive approach, and experience working on medium helicopters.

What you’ll be doing:

• Planning and preparing for maintenance tasks, ensuring all parts, GSE, tooling, manpower, and documentation are available before work begins.
• Performing scheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft to maximise availability.
• Coordinating, supervising, and conducting troubleshooting and rectification for unscheduled maintenance needs.
• Supporting aircraft ranging, husbandry, and recovery activities.
• Preparing fly-away kits and conducting maintenance during deployments.
• Maintaining a safe workspace and consistently applying safe work practices.

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Completed mechanical/avionics trade qualifications.
• CASA Part 66 B1.3 / B2 licence with AW139 and/or Bell 429 type rating.
• MEA40715 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) / MEA40618 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) or equivalent.
• Strong experience on AW139, Bell 429 or other medium helicopters
• High level of trade aptitude
• Security checks to be completed as required, including National Police Check

Highly desirable:

• Extensive industry experience.
• Experience in general aircraft maintenance practices.
• Strong understanding of Civil Aviation Regulations.
• Self-motivated with a flexible, team-focused attitude.
• Willingness to support all aspects of base engineering.
• MEA41322 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures).

What moves you?

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don't meet all the requirements? We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're interested in this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly then please talk to us - you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.

To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com

You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.