Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical / Avionics)

Aviair; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 802,000 - 1,261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary with paid overtime

Personal development opportunities to\

Industry leading training

Great team environment

Salary Sacrifice / salary packaging

Job summary

Aviair, part of the HMC Group, is seeking B1 & B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to join bases across Western Australia. The role requires professional AMEs with CASR Part 145 environment experience and a commitment to safety and quality in operations.

You will perform maintenance, ensure airworthiness, and work within a team to deliver reliable charter, scheduled and scenic flight services across Kimberley and Pilbara regions, with sponsorship opportunities for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years AME experience.
• Experience on Aviair fleet or similar aircraft.
• Motivated with strong work ethic.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and provide concise recommendations.
• Excellent communication across all levels.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Ability to obtain an ASIC.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance per the aircraft’s approved maintenance data.
• Ensure all parts and materials are airworthy and appropriate for their application.
• Report all defects or faults identified during maintenance to the Maintenance Co-ordinator.
• Ensure all certifications are made in accordance with Aviair systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Independent work

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 400 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 - Q400.

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 AS350, B206, B206(L), R66, R44 and R22 aircraft types.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a leading aviation company? With CASR Part 145 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.

Interested?

HMC Group is open to sponsorship opportunities for suitable candidates.