FIFO Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) - Dash 8 Classic

About the role

Leidos Australia is recruiting a B1 or B2 Dash 8 Classic type-rated Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) for its Engineering team in a FIFO role. The team conducts airborne missions for the Australian Government across maritime surveillance and search and rescue operations, with bases across Australia and an in-house aviation capability covering flight operations, maintenance, training and operations.

The roster is 20 days on, 20 days off, with 10-hour days in both am and pm shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Perform the duties of a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
• Ensure aircraft maintenance, documentation and certification are done in line with the MOE, procedures manuals and CAMO requirements.
• Contribute to a zero-harm, incident- and injury-free environment through active participation in safety programs.
• Perform, implement and maintain shift and task handovers.
• Complete critical maintenance tasks with the applicable control procedure before issuing a CRS.

Required profile

• Experienced LAME holding a B1 or B2 licence.
• Heavy and line maintenance experience.
• DHC8 Classic type rating.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements.

What we offer

• Balanced 20 days on, 20 days off roster.
• Flights from the nearest capital city, accommodation and transport provided.
• A Family Friendly certified workplace.