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B1 Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)


Company : Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia


Location : Bundaberg, Australia


Created : 2025-05-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Interested in a career that gives back to the people of Queensland? Join the RFDS as a B1 LAME and support maintenance on our King Air fleet!ClassificationsEngineeringMaintenancePermanent / Full TimeKey pointsWork with the Iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section)Relocation to Bundaberg availableShowcase your maintenance and turboprop engine experienceDescriptionThe Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) are leaders in providing access to aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural, and regional locations. In our journey towards our 100th year of providing services, we are committed to providing the finest care in the furthest corner, and hope you come along for the ride!As a member of the team driving RFDS from behind the scenes, youll come to work knowing that your efforts are enabling our work in helping people in Queensland communities.About The RoleAs a B1 Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) you will be responsible for supporting the 24/7 RFDS Queensland operation by ensuring all base associated aircraft scheduled maintenance and fleet AOG defects are covered for employment in peak periods. This role is essential to the RFDS Fleet of Beechcraft King Air, providing service for the people of Queensland.This is a Permanent, Full-time role, that is based at the Bundaberg Airport with some travel to assist at other RFDS bases.If youre thinking about making the sunny city of Bundaberg your new home, were here to help with relocation assistance.Key responsibilitiesYour Key Responsibilities In This Role Will IncludeConduct weekly scheduled aircraft line maintenance checks of aircraft in a timely manner and without impact to aircraft network availabilityConduct troubleshooting and rectification of any line defects arising daily in the course of flight operations for all aircraft at base and those transiting on taskingAvailability for AOG call out after hours for fleet defect rectification Queensland wide.Support Flight Operations at Bundaberg BaseEnsure compliant management, storage and usage of tooling and GSEContributes to business improvement/quality programs and enterprise risk management activitiesCompliance with all Occupational, Health, Safety & Welfare policies and proceduresWho we are looking for?To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following:CASA B1 Licenced Aircraft Maintenance EngineerProven experience with Turboprops engines specific to RFDS QLD aircraft TypesExceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholdersProven attention to detail and high degree of accuracyKnowledge of the regulatory environment in relation to Aircraft MaintenanceDesirable skills and experienceType rated on Beechcraft 300 seriesB200 Kingair experienceSupply chain management experienceWhy work for usCompetitive Salary + Super + Salary packaging of $18, 550; increasing your take home payOpportunity to be a part of the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service teamBe an integral team member by supporting Queenslanders and making a real impact to healthcare in QueenslandWork with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contributionEmployee Assistance Program Advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)Private health insurance discountsInterested? If this role sounds like it could be the right fit for you, we would love for you to join us! Please apply to be considered or feel free to contact Lachlan Otto on 0408 520 532 for more information.Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.Please note: This role may be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, will be subject to criminal history and may be required to undergo a preemployment medical assessment. There may be a requirement to travel in QLD for this role and work out of hours maybe required to respond to unscheduled outages and major incidents affecting critical systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr