About the role

We are currently seeking B2 LAMEs (Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers) to join our growing team.  

Reporting to the Responsible Manager – Part 145, you will be responsible for providing high level aircraft maintenance to our fleet of Dash 8 aircraft in accordance with Company policy and CASA regulations. 

To be successful you will possess a PT-6 License and hold Dash 8 type rating.

We would welcome applications from engineers who are enthusiastic, self-motivated and have a demonstrated commitment to quality and safety.

Our Group

Skytrans has a long and distinguished history in Queensland with our head office in Cairns.  With a high performing customer focused team, our airline and fleet of Dash-8 and Cessna 208 take to the skies each day with pride and enthusiasm.

As Queensland’s leading regional aviation operator, we are committed to delivering the highest level of safety whilst ensuring excellent customer service for all our passengers. Through our Regular Public Transport (RPT) routes and charter flights, we seek to support the needs of all communities within regional, rural and outback Queensland and the Torres Strait.

You will be responsible for:

Working with our qualified Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, this role will typically see you:

• Ensuring maintenance of the Skytrans aircraft is completed and certified in accordance with regulatory, manufacturers and Part 145 MOE requirements

• Ensuring the ongoing serviceability and presentation of company aircraft on a daily basis, carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
• Researching requirements for upcoming maintenance to ensure availability of parts
• Testing of equipment and tooling
• Rectifications of defects away from base
• Contributing to the safety and quality managements system
• Undertaking corrective rectification of aircraft systems
• Completing scheduled aircraft maintenance
• Completing primary line maintenance activities
• Minimum 5 years’ experience

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their application:

• Hold a PT-6 License and be Dash 8 type rated 
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of maintenance procedures
• Ability to work effectively as part of a professionally diverse team, but also have the ability to work unsupervised
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to successfully obtain an ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card)
• Ability to pass random and routine drug and alcohol screening for employment purposes

How to apply:

If you have the skills and attributes we are looking for, please apply now via attaching your resume and cover letter which clearly address the points outlined above.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Australia as either a citizen or permanent resident and be able to attend and successfully pass pre-employment and continuing medical, drug and alcohol pathology screening. Skytrans is committed to equal opportunity employment through fair recruitment practices.