FIFO Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)

Company Description

Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia provides aerial surveillance services under contract to the Australian Border Force as the largest civil maritime surveillance operation of its kind in the world, and a search-and rescue capability across nearly 10 percent of the earth's surface under Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

Seeking a B1 Dash 8 Classic Type Rated LAME to join our Engineering team, on a 3 week on 3 week off roster, flights, accommodation and transport provided.

Responsible to the Head of Maintenance for the supervision and certification of aircraft maintenance on behalf of Special Mission Engineering.

Job Description

• Hold safety as a core value and contribute to the achievement of a zero harm and incident/injury free environment through active participation in all safety programs relevant to the position
• Ensure all aircraft maintenance, documentation and certification is carried out and completed in line with the MOE, procedures manuals and responsible CAMO requirements
• Plan, distribute and oversee scheduled maintenance
• Perform, implement and maintain any required shift / task handovers
• Supervise maintenance personnel and support apprentices when required
• Ensure all maintenance certified is carried out in accordance with maintenance data
• Ensure Complex Maintenance Tasks are certified by an authorised Certifying Employee
• Maintenance and associated maintenance records are completed & certified correctly by authorised Certifying Employee prior to CRS issue 
• Ensure Critical Maintenance Tasks are completed with applicable control procedure prior to issue of a CRS
• Ensure maintenance is completed, certified or deferred in line with the MOE prior to CRS issue
• Responsible for the general condition and upkeep of the facilities
• Compliance to the FRMS and WHSMSM policies and procedures
• Perform any other duties as directed by the SBE

Qualifications

Essential:

• Experienced LAME B1 or dual licensed
• Heavy and Line maintenance experience
• Hold a DHC8 Classic Type rating
• Current First Aid Certificate

Desirable:

• Confined Space training
• Forklift license
• DHC8 heavy and Line experience

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our operations, we are only able to accept applications from Australian citizens. Security clearances may be required for certain positions.

At Leidos, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.