Bell Textron Australia is a Helicopter Maintenance organisation with facilities in Coffs Harbour, NSW and Redcliffe, QLD. We have great opportunities for Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers with extensive helicopter experience. 

We are a friendly and flexible team of aviation professionals with an exemplary focus on customer service and maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism in all dealings. Bell Textron Australia offers a safe workplace with opportunities for training and personal development. 

About the Role

We are seeking for motivated and experienced individuals to join our Coffs Harbour or Redcliffe based teams as B1.3 Licensed Engineers across a broad fleet of aircraft types. The position is working closely with our highly skilled team to repair and maintain aircraft in accordance with industry regulations and best practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance performed on assigned aircraft is carried out to the highest possible standard in compliance with company policies and procedures and National Aviation Authority (NAA) Regulations. 
• Ensure aircraft are maintained in accordance with the relevant and current Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers to enhance their overall experience.
• Ensuring all tasks are carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
• Working with the Quality & Safety Team to ensure aviation quality, safety, and compliance with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Assigning and supervising tasks for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) allocated to the job and monitoring their progress and paperwork.
• Focus on safe execution of maintenance activities, while maximizing aircraft availability and ensuring a safe workspace for all employees and visitors to maintenance and engineering facilities.
• Some travel maybe required.

Essential Criteria

• Must be Experienced and hold qualifications on light and medium Bell, Airbus and Leonardo model Helicopters.
• Must hold current B1 or C license. 
• Completed MEA40715 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) or equivalent. 
• A minimum of 3 years - experience in aircraft maintenance and modifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with workshop managers and other staff in a busy environment with strict deadlines.
• An understanding of CASA regulations and compliance requirements.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to outstanding customer service.
• The ability to work independently.
• Good computer literacy and experience working with aircraft maintenance programs.
• Meet the requirements of the Company pre-employment drug and alcohol policy.
• Provide a current National Police Check.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia without restriction and you must be able to obtain and maintain aviation and other government security clearances that may be required.

Desirable Criteria

• The following Type Ratings are highly desirable: Bell 212/412, AW139, EC135, H145, PT6 series engines and T53 series engines.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Civil Aviation Regulations and familiarisation with foreign NAA regulations.
• Competency in the use of computer-aided design programs will be well regarded.

What we offer you-

• Permanent, full-time opportunity working a 38hr week over 4 days, Monday to Thursday
• Competitive remuneration.
• Training and upskilling opportunities to encourage ongoing self-development
• Be part of a dynamic and innovative team.
• Relocation assistance available to successful applicants if applicable.
• Experience in a high dynamic role in a diverse workplace. 

If this sounds like you, please submit your application via the ‘Apply for this job’ link.  Your application should include a covering letter and resume and be received no later than 11:59pm Sunday 1st September 2024. Applications may close earlier than this date should a suitable applicant be found. 

Should you wish to discuss this position prior to applying, please contact Ben Ariss, Head of Maintenance at 02 66903300.

Are you interested in working with Bell but not in this role? Please send us a letter and your CV to careersau@bellflight.au letting us know what type of role you are seeking. Our team will reach out if we think there is a match. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  We thank you for your interest in working at Bell Textron Australia.