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FIFO B1 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)


Company : Leidos


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-04-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

B1 LAMEBalanced fly in fly out roster of 20 days on 20 days offFlights from your nearest capital city, accommodation and transport providedWere a Family Friendly certified workplace we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here Work That MattersAt Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia, we do more than fly, we safeguard borders and save lives. As a trusted partner to the Australian Government, we lead critical airborne special missions, from border surveillance to life-saving search-and-rescue operations, covering over 10% of the Earths surface. In addition to our aviation bases across Australia and the Indian Ocean Territories, we operate a 24/7 Operations Centre, Systems Integration Lab and Mission Equipment Service Centre to ensure mission success. We collaborate with local SMEs to prototype and test advanced mission management systems, integrating cutting-edge ISR technology.Join our team and be part of a mission-driven organisation protecting national interests, saving lives, and working with industry-leading technology and expertise.Your New Role and ResponsibilitiesOpportunity for a B1 Dash 8 Classic Type Rated LAME to join our Engineering team in a FIFO role working a 20 days on 20 days off roster. The role will see you working 10-hour days in both am and pm shifts, your responsibilities will include;Perform the duties of a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.Ensure all aircraft maintenance, documentation and certification is carried out and completed in line with the MOE, procedures manuals and responsible CAMO requirementsHold safety as a core value and contribute to the achievement of a zero harm and incident/injury free environment through active participation in all safety programs relevant to the positionPerform, implement and maintain any required shift / task handoversEnsure Critical Maintenance Tasks are completed with applicable control procedure prior to issue of a CRSWhat Youll Bring to Make an ImpactExperienced LAME B1 or dual licensedHeavy and Line maintenance ExperienceHold a DHC8 Classic Type ratingCurrent First Aid CertificateDont worry if you dont tick all the boxes if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. Were most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen. Security clearances may be required for certain positions.Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common PurposeProviding our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It''s about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.Next StepsTo apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.Recruitment process - 1 2 interviews and background checks including a police check and pre-employment medical.Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team careers.au@au.leidos.com if youd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr