Trade Assistant

Skytek; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Skytek Pty Ltd in Cairns, QLD is seeking a Trade Assistant to support Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs) and workshop teams with aircraft maintenance and general workshop activities. You will help with maintenance tasks, parts handling, towing and ground operations, and keep hangar and stores areas organized and safe, while complying with workplace safety systems.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in a busy MRO environment and requires a current forklift licence and

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools.
• Forklift licence may be required.
• Driver's licence required.
• Ability to obtain ASIC.
• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist aircraft maintenance engineers with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities
• Pick, transport and distribute aircraft parts, tooling and consumables
• Support aircraft towing and ground handling activities
• Maintain hangar, workshop and maintenance areas in a clean and safe condition
• Assist with stores and inventory management
• Carry out minor facility repairs and basic maintenance tasks
• Assist with equipment inspections, servicing and maintenance documentation

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift licence

Driver's licence

ASIC eligibility

Drug and alcohol testing

Job description

Skytek Pty Ltd is a leading maintenance, repair and overhaul organisation (MRO), specialising in fixed and rotary wing aircraft. We are seeking a Trade Assistant to join our team in Cairns, QLD.

The Trade Assistant will support Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs), aircraft technicians, workshops, engineering departments and stores personnel with aircraft maintenance and general workshop activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist aircraft maintenance engineers with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities
• Pick, transport and distribute aircraft parts, tooling and consumables
• Support aircraft towing and ground handling activities
• Maintain hangar, workshop and maintenance areas in a clean and safe condition
• Assist with stores and inventory management
• Carry out minor facility repairs and basic maintenance tasks
• Assist with equipment inspections, servicing and maintenance documentation

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools
• Experience working in a trade, workshop, maintenance, engineering, mechanical, manufacturing or industrial environment
• Basic understanding of workplace safety systems
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance environments and procedures is desirable
• Current Forklift Licence
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Ability to obtain or hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Ability to pass Drug and Alcohol testing

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.