Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

1 day ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia CareFlight Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year


• Permanent Full -Time Position


• Competitive Salary + Generous Salary packaging


• Convenient Darwin Airport (On-site parking)


• Varied role with a highly respected aeromedical organisation

CareFlight is an Australian "for purpose" aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australia's most trusted Brands. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose.

Proudly a 2023 HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice, we operate across Australia, with major base locations in NSW, and the NT. Our specially trained doctors, nurses, paramedics and aircrew use helicopters, turbo prop aircraft, aeromedical jets and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500 patients each year. We also deploy medical professionals and aircraft in support of defence, government and commercial contracts, and energy and resource sector sites.

The role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer keen to explore potential opportunities and join our team. As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer your key responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):


• Under supervision perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on, BK117, AW139, G150 and B200 Series aircraft as directed by the Engineering Manager, Senior Base Engineer or Supervising LAME.


• Under supervision carry out maintenance of aircraft components as directed by the Engineering Manager, Senior Base Engineer or Supervising LAME.


• Maintain personal tools and toolboxes in accordance with CareFlight's Maintenance Procedures Manual.


• Complete maintenance documentation correctly.


• Under supervision maintain CareFlight aircraft within the scope of licencing requirements and in accordance with the CareFlight Maintenance Control Manual and Maintenance Procedures Manual.


• Ensure practical steps are taken to ensure safe practices in the workplace, identifying hazards and using the CareFlight Safety Reporting System.


• Carry out regular servicing of ground support equipment as directed by the Engineering Manager, Senior Base Engineer or Supervising LAME.


• Ensure that all matters pertaining to engineering duties are professionally completed including all correspondence such as emails and phone calls.

Essential Criteria


• Previous Mechanical maintenance experience from Aviation, Marine or Automotive industries


• Team player approach to work but able to work autonomously effectively.


• Ability to problem solve and provide workable solutions.


• Well organised and self-motivated.


• Display a professional, service-orientated attitude.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills enabling you to work with staff and crew from all work groups and levels.


• Able to work occasional shifts, enabling 24/7 operations.

Desirable Criteria


• Completed or Completing Cert IV / Diploma in Aeroskills (Mechanical) with continued desire to progress with licensing.

How to apply

If you would like to be a part of our team, you can apply using the link. Please ensure you attach a current resume and covering letter that addresses the role's essential criteria. Applications for this opportunity will close on Thursday 9th October 2025.

For additional information, please email

CareFlight values diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

All employees must comply with CareFlight's Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing.

Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks also apply.

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