Senior Base Engineer
Core
Lead engineering operations and maintenance for CHC Leonardo AW139 helicopters at the Nowra base, ensuring aircraft availability, safety, and operational readiness.
Role type
Senior Base Engineer (Rotary-Wing Aviation)
Builds
Maintains fleet readiness for helicopter operations in remote and challenging environments
Domain
Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aircraft maintenance and overhaul, Team leadership and mentoring, Regulatory compliance (CASA/Part 145), Operational planning and resource allocation, Safety culture advocacy, Stakeholder liaison
Preferred skills
AW139 Type Rating, Experience in highly regulated industries (defense/aerospace), Complex risk management
Technologies
HUMS, FDM, CAMP
Responsibilities
Supervise engineering operations for daily flying requirements, Manage maintenance activities and rostering, Ensure compliance with CASA and Part 145, Mentor engineering personnel, Monitor operational systems and maintenance programs, Support interstate and international deployments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities