Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics), Mareeba

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is an organisation using light aircraft to deliver help and hope in over 30 developing countries, for more than 75 years! MAF transports patients, relief workers, produce and medical supplies to the world’s remotest regions and places of deepest human need – places where flying is not a luxury but a lifeline.

Our aircraft land on some of the most challenging terrain you can imagine. Safety is key so the skill that an engineer brings to our aircraft is essential. We operate mainly single-engine turbine and single-engine piston aircraft.

If you are interested in combining your engineering skills with the opportunity to serve in mission this could be the job for you.

Andy one of our engineers writes;
“In the hangar, our typical days usually involve inspections. Much of our work is preventative so by carrying out inspections every 50 or 100 operational hours, we are able to catch most things before they become problems. Since our Uganda program is quite big, we’re also able to take on some bigger projects too, that might involve delving into parts of an aircraft not normally opened, replacing entire avionics systems with new digital “glass cockpit” packages, or stripping all of the paint off an aircraft to carry out structural repairs then repaint in our new colour scheme.”

Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide a professional aviation engineering service to customers by assisting in the planning of scheduled maintenance of airframes, engines and components, and ensuring that all work is in compliance with MAF SOPs, and national and international aviation maintenance standards.

You will also actively participate in the Quality and Safety Management Systems by seeking opportunities for continual improvement, cooperating with quality and safety audits, using safe working practices and contributing to a positive safety culture and conducting all work to standard.

It is also expected that you will support the effective performance, development and training of the aviation maintenance team by working with trainees, AMEs and other maintenance staff to facilitate their performance through appropriate monitoring and support, with clear feedback and ensure the work of any AME or trade assistant under their oversight meets the standards.

You will also maintain and improve personal professional standards by participating in and ensuring timely completion of CPD modules, participating in MAF organised training events and review internally and externally published aviation safety and training material.

By participating in MAF wider activities, you will support the Aviation department by promoting a shared culture, leading/participating in and working with projects teams, and establishing and maintaining a close working relationship with all members of the engineering team, locally and regionally.

There may also be a need for you to assist in the maintenance and repair of aircraft in other programmes (other than your normal location) for up to 10 weeks in any year.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential:
– Secondary School completion certificate
– ICAO Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence
– Completion of approved aircraft maintenance engineer pre-employment course
– Aptitude in verbal, non-verbal, numerical and mechanical reasoning
– 5 years of aviation maintenance experience (can be concurrent with obtaining licence)
– Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance
– Part 145 certified

Desirable:
– National Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence
– Aircraft and engine type courses, as appropriate
– Turbine or reciprocating engine experience

**NOTE: This position is only open to those with a ‘right to work’ in Australia due to Immigration restrictions. As part of the recruitment process, a Criminal History check will be required for the successful candidate. **