Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

9 hours ago

Darwin Northern Territory Australia CareFlight Full time $73,200 - $120,000 per year


• Flexible Darwin based rosters or 2/2 FIFO Roster – Relocation Available


• Competitive Salary Commensurate with AW139 License


• Maximum NFP Salary Packaging – Up to $18.5K Tax Free

The role

As a key member of the engineering team, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals, be part of a leading aeromedical organisation and enjoy a roster that provides work / life balance. Reporting to the Engineering Base Manager, this role will be responsible for coordinating and performing all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on our aircraft.

Other key responsibilities include:


• Managing the timely completion of maintenance and engineering activities, including the coordination of maintenance checks.


• Carrying out maintenance of aircraft components.


• Supervising unlicensed engineers, apprentices and/or contractors as and when required


• Completing maintenance documentation correctly.


• Maintaining aircraft and engine logbooks.


• Maintaining CareFlight aircraft within the scope of all licencing requirements control and procedural manuals.


• Raising matters of non-compliance with CASA regulations and CareFlight policies and procedures with appropriate personnel.


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


• Conducting regular servicing of ground support equipment.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:


• CASA Part 66 B1.3 LAME Licence rated on Leonardo AW139.


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


• Ability to problem solve and provide workable solutions.


• Well organised and self-motivated.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to work with staff and crew from varying work groups and levels.


• Display a professional, service-orientated attitude.


• Willingness and ability to be deployed to remote locations to carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

The following will be highly regarded:


• Kawasaki/MBB BK117-B2 (LTS101) & Airbus Helicopters BK117-D2 (Arriel 2E).

About CareFlight

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.

How to apply

If you would like to be part of our team, you can apply using the link below. Please ensure you attach a current resume and covering letter that addresses the role's essential criteria. Applications for this opportunity will close on Wednesday 8th October 2025.

CareFlight values diversity in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 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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