* Competitive salary + salary packaging
* Permanent full-time position
* Newcastle Airport location
* Opportunity to gain Beechjet B400XT License
About CareFlight
CareFlight is an Australian "for purpose" aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australia's most trusted Brands. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose.
Proudly a 2023 HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice, we operate across Australia, with major base locations in NSW, and the NT. Our specially trained doctors, nurses, paramedics and aircrew use helicopters, turbo prop aircraft, aeromedical jets and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500 patients each year. We also deploy medical professionals and aircraft in support of defence, government and commercial contracts, and energy and resource sector sites.
The role
As a key member of the engineering team, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals, be part of a leading aeromedical organisation and enjoy a roster that provides work / life balance. Reporting to the Engineering Base Manager, this role will be responsible for coordinating and performing all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on our aircrafts.
Other key responsibilities include:
* managing the timely completion of maintenance and engineering activities;
* carrying out maintenance of aircraft components;
* supervising unlicensed engineers and/or contractors as and when required;
* completing maintenance documentation correctly;
* maintaining aircraft and engine log books;
* maintaining CareFlight aircraft within the scope of all licencing requirements control and procedural manuals;
* raising matters of non-compliance with CASA regulations and CareFlight policies and procedures with appropriate personnel;
* adhering to practical steps to ensure safe practices in the workplace, identifying hazards and using the CareFlight Safety Reporting System;
* maintaining personal tools and toolboxes in accordance with CareFlight's Maintenance Procedures Manual;
* conducting regular servicing of ground support equipment; and
* attending to correspondence, emails and phone calls, as required.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
* CASA Part 66 B2 Licence on Beech 200 Series (PWC PT6)
* a team player approach to work but able to work autonomously effectively
* the ability to problem solve and provide workable solutions
* outstanding organisation skills and be self-motivated
* excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to work with staff and crew from varying work groups and levels.
* a professional, service-orientated attitude
The following will be highly regarded:
* CASA B2 LAME licence on Beechjet B400XT (Williams FJ44).
Applications for this opportunity will close on
Friday 16th January 2025
.
For additional information, please contact
CareFlight values diversity in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
All employees must comply with CareFlight's Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing.
Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks also apply.
CareFlight: 'The next life we save could be yours'