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We are seeking an experienced Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This is a critical role in ensuring the airworthiness, safety, and compliance of advanced drones and UAV platforms.
You will be responsible for conducting maintenance, inspection, and testing of these systems in accordance with CASA Part 66 licensing requirements.
* Conduct maintenance, inspection, and testing of advanced drones and UAV systems.
* Perform airworthiness assessments and provide recommendations to ensure compliance with CASA and defence/aerospace standards.
* Oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and rectification of UAV platforms.
* Maintain accurate technical records, logbooks, and compliance documentation.
* Collaborate with engineering and systems integration teams on modifications, upgrades, and certification of UAV platforms.
* Ensure strict adherence to safety management systems, quality assurance frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements.
* Provide technical leadership and mentoring for junior technicians and engineers where required.
Key qualifications include:
* CURRENT CASA PART 66 LAME LICENCE (B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, OR B2 CATEGORIES DEPENDING ON APPLICABILITY)
* DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, PREFERABLY INCLUDING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS), DRONES, OR ROTARY/FIXED-WING PLATFORMS
* STRONG KNOWLEDGE OF AIRWORTHINESS TESTING, DIAGNOSTICS, AND COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES
* PROFICIENCY IN FAULT FINDING AND HANDS-ON SYSTEMS/HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING
* ABILITY TO WORK IN FIELD ENVIRONMENTS SUPPORTING FLIGHT TEST, COMMISSIONING, AND V&V (VERIFICATION & VALIDATION) ACTIVITIES
Additional requirements include:
* EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND TECHNICAL REPORTING SKILLS
* MUST BE AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN (ELIGIBILITY FOR DEFENCE-RELATED PROJECTS MAY BE REQUIRED)
* EXPERIENCE WITH UAV-SPECIFIC AVIONICS, PROPULSION, OR CONTROL SYSTEMS
* KNOWLEDGE OF DEFENCE AVIATION STANDARDS (DASA, ASDEFCON)
* PREVIOUS INVOLVEMENT IN FLIGHT TEST PROGRAMS OR ADVANCED AEROSPACE PROJECTS
* UAV PILOT CERTIFICATION (REPL) BENEFICIAL BUT NOT ESSENTIAL
What We Offer
* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge UAV technologies in a fast-growing aerospace sector.
* Competitive salary package and career development opportunities.
* Collaborative, innovative, and safety-driven work environment.