B1 LAME PC-12 - Darwin

About the role

Sigma Aerospace Workforce is recruiting an experienced B1 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) to support an established aeromedical aircraft maintenance operation in Darwin. Reporting to the Senior Base Engineer, you will cover the safe and efficient maintenance and servicing of the aircraft fleet and associated off-wing components within the scope of your licence. Pilatus PC-12 experience is preferred, and strong Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 experience is a key requirement. This is an ongoing opportunity suited to someone who wants to become a reliable part of the operation.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance within the scope of your licence
• Maintain and service aircraft and associated off-wing components
• Support aircraft availability through an after-hours on-call roster
• Maintain compliant maintenance records, including WinAir records, and comply with the Maintenance Organisation Manual and the Systems of Maintenance and Maintenance Control Manual
• Support aircraft maintenance planning and scheduling, and maintain aircraft support equipment
• Keep aircraft to a high standard of presentation and contribute to the Safety Management System
• Work within quality and continuous improvement processes and support the wider engineering and operational team
• Perform temporary or relief maintenance at other operational locations when required

Required profile

• CASR Part 66 B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence, with relevant CASA type ratings for turbine aircraft; a Pilatus PC-12 type rating is preferred but not essential where licence coverage and recent PT6 experience are strong
• Extensive aircraft maintenance experience with strong, recent PT6 experience; Pilatus PC-12 experience preferred; other aircraft with PT6 experience may be considered
• Appropriate Australian work rights; visa sponsorship is not available
• Available to work in Darwin, NT, Monday to Friday 6:00am-2:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break, with possible after-hours on-call duty; a four-weeks-on, one-week-off arrangement or FIFO may be considered
• Current Australian driver's licence, ability to obtain and maintain an ASIC, and a First Aid certificate
• Experience with aviation safety management systems, quality improvement frameworks, aircraft maintenance planning or scheduling, and travel to other operational locations

Required skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability, with the capacity to meet operational deadlines with minimal supervision
• Communication and organisational skills, basic computer capability and the ability to keep accurate electronic maintenance records

What we offer

• Ongoing contract opportunity with day-shift hours and overtime available
• Pilatus PC-12 maintenance environment with strong exposure to PT6-powered aircraft
• Potential four-weeks-on, one-week-off arrangement and possible FIFO, subject to confirmation
• Darwin accommodation may be available through Hudson Apartments, subject to availability
• Long-term placement opportunity for the right candidate