Experienced B2 Lame

QinetiQ employs more than 8000 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

The recent acquisition of Air Affairs further establishes QinetiQ as a long-term, strategic partner to the Australian Defence Force and underpins QinetiQ's strategic position as market leader in threat representation, training, test and evaluation. Headquartered in Nowra, New South Wales, Air Affairs provides targets and training services, and electronic warfare capabilities to the Australian Defence Force, in addition to aerial surveillance and reconnaissance in support of government firefighting efforts. Air Affairs owns and operates a fleet of special mission aircraft and maintains an advanced manufacturing and engineering facility providing design, manufacture and certification operations.

We are looking for B2 LAME's or experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to support or ongoing aircraft operations.

As an experienced AME or B2 LAME you will be responsible for ensuring that our fleet or Learjet and King Air aircraft are ready to go wherever they are deployed. Our fleet of 20 aircraft provide support to both the Australian Defence Force and fire services across the country. We are looking for experienced AME's looking to upskill to a category B2 Licence or currently qualified LAME's looking for a new challenge.

Ideally you will have experience on the Learjet and/or Beechcraft King Air type aircraft and with a B2 rating. You will be joining a unique and self-sufficient team that support the fleet at home in Nowra and on deployment around the country and on occasion internationally.

As an AME/LAME in this team you will be responsible for;
Conducting Line and Heavy Maintenance

Rectifying defects

Completing engine replacements

Fault finding and rectification

Ensuring checklists and appropriate documentation is complete

Supporting the aircrew on deployment

Structural / Avionics upgrades and modifications

What you will bring;
A passion for aviation and commitment to a safety first environment

Experience from General Aviation, Charter Operations, Defence or Business Jets

A B2 Licence or extensive experience as an AME in a relevant environment

A willingness to travel for 1-3 weeks at a time a few times a year

The ability to live in the Shoalhaven /Nowra region or willingness to relocate

What you will receive;
A chance to develop your skills in an environment supporting a unique defence capability

Ongoing training and support to do aircraft type ratings and become a LAME (If applicable)

A career opportunity within a global defence company

The opportunity to travel whilst supporting the team

To be considered for this role you will need;
Strong fault finding skills and a wiliness to learn

To be an Australian Citizen and willing to gain NV1 defence security clearance

AME qualifications and extensive experience or a LAME B2 licence

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.