Helicopter Maintenance Engineer

2 days ago

Sunshine Coast Queensland, Australia McDermott Aviation Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About McDermott Aviation

McDermott Aviation is Australia's largest privately owned heli-aviation company, operating 50+ helicopters worldwide, including the world's largest fleet of Bell 214B single-engine, twin-blade helicopters. Our headquarters are located on the
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
, and we provide aerial firefighting, emergency assistance, and helicopter lifting services across Australia, USA, and Europe.

Due to rapid expansion, we're seeking
highly skilled, safety-focused engineers
to join our growing team. Multiple full-time and contract opportunities are available, including
touring positions across Australia and Greece during fire seasons
, and we welcome
applications from candidates globally
.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Global development and career opportunities
  • Comprehensive training across our fleet
  • Exciting touring opportunities during fire seasons

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on helicopters
  • Certify maintenance in accordance with OEM and company standards
  • Identify and report defects, proposing solutions
  • Maintain aircraft readiness and compliance with regulations
  • Support and mentor junior team members

Minimum Requirements

  • CASA Licence (highly desirable)
  • Understanding of Civil Aviation regulations
  • Relevant industry experience
  • Eligibility to hold an ASIC
  • Ability to complete DAMP testing
  • Aeronet experience is an advantage

About You

  • Flexible and adaptable to dynamic situations
  • Professional and safety-focused
  • Committed to high standards of quality workmanship
  • Strong communication skills

Apply Today

If you are a dedicated engineer looking to take your career to new heights with a leading heli-aviation company,
apply now
to join the McDermott Aviation team at our
Sunshine Coast headquarters
, on touring positions across
Australia and Greece
, or at other global locations

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