Senior Base Engineer
Core
Senior Base Engineer responsible for leading engineering activities, ensuring aircraft serviceability, and managing maintenance compliance for a regional airline.
Role type
Senior IC aircraft maintenance engineer (base)
Builds
Aircraft and component maintenance, modification, and troubleshooting
Domain
Aviation / Regional Airline
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting, regulatory compliance (CASA Part 145/42/66), team leadership, cost monitoring, safety investigation, preventative maintenance planning, tooling management, aircraft recovery coordination
Preferred skills
Saab 340 type training eligibility, outport travel, aviation security identity card clearance, airside driving licence
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with engineering procedures and certification requirements; Monitor and control costs associated with aircraft and GSE maintenance; Provide proactive leadership of Cairns engineering activities; Review planned maintenance activity and liaise with third-party providers; Ensure serviceability of tooling and equipment; Coordinate manpower, equipment, and data for timely maintenance completion; Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities; Monitor and report on Workplace Health and Safety issues; Investigate and resolve safety reports and audit findings; Provide oversight of Rex Aeronautical product holdings; Participate in aircraft recovery when necessary
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership