Are you a B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer ready for a change of pace and scenery? We’re looking for skilled and motivated professionals to join our team in Kununurra, one of Australia's most iconic and breathtaking coastal towns.

Ready for a Change? A new life in Kununurra awaits

Looking to escape the city hustle and embrace a lifestyle that offers not only a rewarding career but provides a work-life balance in a supportive and welcoming community? Kununurra, in WA’s stunning East Kimberley, is the town for you. The town boasts a relaxed atmosphere with many lifestyle and recreational activities available. Surrounded by rivers, waterfalls, gorges, and national parks Kununurra is a mecca for enthusiasts of the great outdoors. Opportunities for boating, fishing and hiking are a plenty.

Kununurra has daily flights to Perth, Broome and Darwin.

If you're ready for adventure, opportunity, and a true change of pace — Kununurra is waiting.

About the role
We are seeking a B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) with relevant industry experience to join our Kununurra base. The base carries out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to our fleet. Ideally, we are seeking applicants with experience working on our aircraft types or similar.

Key duties and responsibilities of the role include

Perform aircraft maintenance in accordance with the aircraft’s approved maintenance data

Ensuring all parts and materials are airworthy and appropriate for their application

Reporting all defects or faults identified during maintenance of aircraft or aeronautical products to the allocated Maintenance Coordinator

Ensuring all certifications are made in accordance with the Aviair approved systems of certification

To be successful in this role:

Possess minimum 2 years' work experience as a LAME, preferably with a sound knowledge of the Civil Aviation Regulations

Hold a current CASA Part 66 License in Category B1 or B2 (Preferably have PT6 engine type rating or PT6 engine experience however not essential)

Possess experience working on aircraft within our fleet or similar

Be able to work effectively as part of a tight knit team as well as independently in a fast-paced environment, able to problem-solve and provide concise recommendation

Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate across all levels

Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening (DAMP)

Eligibility to obtain an ASIC

What we offer you

$150,000 - $170,000 (plus paid overtime)

Personal development opportunities to grow in a diverse, inclusive company

Opportunities for various type rating courses

External training opportunities

A great team environment

Salary Sacrifice / salary packaging benefits (including remote area housing benefits)

Aviair is a leading aviation company with its head office located in Kununurra, with maintenance located in Broome, Kununurra and Karratha. Aviair proudly provides extensive charter, RPT and tourism services across the Kimberley and Pilbara with a fleet of approximately 30 aircraft. Aviair predominately maintains is own fleet which includes, B200, C208, PC12, B58 and GA8 aircraft.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your relevant qualifications and experience as well as a copy of your license.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.