Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical / Avionics)

Aviair; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 786 000 - 1 012 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking B1 & B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to join their safety-focused team in Australia. The ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience, be highly motivated, and possess effective communication skills. This role offers a positive work environment with opportunities for personal development and competitive remuneration, including salary packaging benefits.

Benefits

Attractive salary with paid overtime

Personal development opportunities

Industry leading training

Great team environment

Salary packaging benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years work experience as an AME.
• Experience working on aircraft within our fleet or similar.
• Strong work ethic, able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance according to approved maintenance data.
• Ensure parts and materials are airworthy.
• Report defects or faults identified during maintenance.
• Certify maintenance tasks in line with Aviair systems.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Knowledge of Civil Aviation Regulations

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Job description

Introduction

The HMC Group has extensive aviation, tourism and accommodation operations in some of the most iconic regions of Australia. The HMC Group is a collection of quality businesses under common ownership and has expanded rapidly in both geographic location and size of operations over the past 8 years. The HMC Group currently has offices in Perth, Kununurra, Broome, Karratha, Geraldton and Adelaide, and has an expanding team approaching employees, with further and substantial business growth forecast over the next five years. Enterprises within the Group include: Nexus Airlines – Western Australia's newest regional airline, servicing Western Australia and beyond with a fleet of Dash 8; Aviair – One of Australia's largest and leading fixed wing general aviation operators with charter, scheduled services and scenic flights operating throughout the Kimberley and Pilbara regions for corporate, mining, government and tourism clients; HeliSpirit – HeliSpirit offers tourism helicopter services from eleven spectacular locations in the Kimberley, Pilbara, and Goldfields regions, as well as a range of corporate and charter helicopter services in the north west of WA.

We proudly provide services with our extensive fleet of over 25 aircraft including AS, B, B(L), R66, R44 and R22 aircraft types. Are you looking for a rewarding career with a leading aviation company?

With CASR Part approved bases across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia. Due to our continued growth and exciting new opportunities, we are seeking professionally minded and safety focused B1 & B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME's) to join our team at our bases across Western Australia.

Duties & Responsibilities

Your duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Perform aircraft maintenance in accordance with the aircraft's approved maintenance data. Ensuring all parts and materials are airworthy and appropriate for their application. Reporting all defects or faults identified during maintenance of aircraft or aeronautical products to the allocated Maintenance Co-ordinator. Ensuring all certifications are made in accordance with the Aviair approved systems of certification.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Possess minimum 2 years work experience as an AME, preferably with a sound knowledge of the Civil Aviation Regulations. Possess experience working on aircraft within our fleet or similar. Be highly motivated with a strong work ethic. Be able to work effectively as part of a tight knit team as well as independently in a fast-paced environment, able to problem-solve and provide concise recommendations. Be capable of multi-tasking and achieving goals and objectives. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate across all levels. Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening (DAMP). Ability to obtain an ASIC.

Package & Remuneration

Aviair aims to provide our employees with a positive and challenging work environment. We offer employees self-development and career advancement opportunities. In addition, we offer:

• Attractive salary (with paid overtime).
• Personal development opportunities to grow in a diverse, inclusive company.
• Industry leading training.
• A great team environment.
• Salary Sacrifice / salary packaging benefits including salary packaging the cost of remote area residential rent.

Sponsorship

HMC Group is open to sponsorship opportunities for suitable candidates.