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.

the role

In this role you will provide a professional aviation engineering service to customers by assisting in the scheduled maintenance of airframes, engines and components, and ensure that all work is in compliance with MAF SOP's, national and international aviation maintenance standards. This includes;

• Dismantling, inspecting, testing, repairing and reassembling aircraft engines, ancillary motors and engine accessories, electrical systems, and subassemblies of aircraft frames
• Installing electrical circuits and equipment
• Testing aircraft communication equipment, aircraft instrumentation and electronic systems using electronic testing equipment and specialised test apparatus
• Assembling parts and subassemblies of aircraft frames
• Conducting routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems
• Maintaining records of action taken

You will also actively participate in the Quality and Safety Management Systems by seeking opportunities for continual improvement, cooperate with quality and safety audits, use safe working practices and through 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, AME's 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, participate in MAF organized training events and review internally and externally published aviation safety and training material.

By participating in MAF wider activates, you will support the Aviation department by promoting a shared culture, lead/participate in and work with projects teams, and establish and maintain 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 (AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the job training OR Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) qualifications.)
• 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

Desirable:

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

Experience:

• Cross-cultural: 3 years (Required)
• Aviation: 5 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)