Helicopter Maintenance Engineer

18 hours ago


Sunshine Coast Queensland Australia McDermott Aviation Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year

Helicopter Maintenance Engineer (LAME or AME)

MCDERMOTT AVIATION PTY LTD

Multiple locations

Aviation Services

Full time and Casual positions

Fantastic opportunity for highly skilled licenced Engineers who consider regulation, safety and teamwork as key priorities, to join our rapidly growing company where due to exciting growth both in Australia and globally, we have multiple opportunities across all our locations

We offer:


• Excellent compensation and benefits


• Development opportunities globally


• Training across our entire fleet

About Us

McDermott Aviation is Australia's largest privately owned and operated Heli-Aviation company located in Australia and globally. Operating over 45 helicopters worldwide, we offer a large and unique variety of Helicopters to suit any situation, including the world's largest fleet of the most powerful, single engine, twin bladed helicopter – the Bell 214B.

With our Headquarters located on the Sunshine Coast, we operate from bases throughout Australia, USA and Europe. Due to significant recent expansion and continued growth, we are looking to add talent to our team of knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate engineer team.

We perform in dynamic, fast paced and changing environments, covering all facets of Aerial Fire Fighting, Charter, Emergency Assistance and Helicopter lifting services throughout Australia and globally.

We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified LAME or AME candidates to fill multiple opportunities across all our locations, in full time and contract positions maintaining our fleet of working helicopters.

Minimum requirements:

We are looking for Engineers who have the following:


• CASA B1.3 Licence / NZCAA Licence or similar with the intent of achieving CASA license


• Understands Civil Aviation and Federal Aviation law regulations


• FAA A&P Licence


• Industry experience


• Must be eligible to hold an ASIC


• Able to successfully complete DAMP testing


• Aeronet experience is advantageous

The role:


• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on our fleet, ensuring contract availability


• Carry out maintenance of aircraft to a high standard in accordance with OEM and company approved data.


• Ensuring correct certification for aircraft maintenance is completed accurately and timely in accordance with procedures


• Communicate with the Director of Maintenance of any deficiencies noted in the maintenance procedures manual with suggestions of remedial action


• Reporting details of any observed or detected major defects or major damage on any aircraft undergoing maintenance under the company certificate of approval, inclusive of MEL procedures, communication & liaison with Company Operations.


• Adhere to all aviation rules and regulations, always maintaining the highest level of safety and professionalism


• Provide positive and supportive management of staff under your direct supervision

About You:

To be successful you will:


• Be flexible and able to adapt to every situation


• Possess relevant CASA and/ or FAA licensing requirements


• Communicate proficiently and professionally


• Demonstrate commitment to exceptional safety standards and quality workmanship



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