B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) - Fixed Base, East Sale VIC

About CHC Helicopters Australia

CHC delivers exceptional helicopter services enabling customers to operate in remote and difficult environments safely and reliably worldwide. With over 75 years of trusted aviation solutions, CHC is committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence across offshore energy, emergency medical services, and search and rescue sectors. Our culture values accountability, collaboration, care, integrity, and excellence, ensuring our people are the foundation of our success.

Role Overview

We are looking for a qualified and experienced B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) to join our fixed-base engineering team based in East Sale, Victoria. This role focuses on maintaining and certifying AW139 helicopters, guaranteeing fleet safety and airworthiness in compliance with regulatory standards. You will partner with senior maintenance management and promote continuous improvement within a highly skilled maintenance crew.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and certify maintenance tasks on AW139 aircraft following regulatory and company standards.
• Actively promote and support CHC’s safety culture as a visible safety advocate.
• Ensure adherence to CHC Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Exposition, company policies, and the Detailed Aircraft Maintenance Program (DAMP).
• Complete necessary training and uphold company maintenance authorisation requirements.
• Guide and support technicians and trade personnel to maintain quality standards.
• Maintain precise documentation, including worksheets and shift handovers.
• Identify maintenance challenges early and escalate issues as needed.
• Undertake travel within Australia or overseas as operationally required.
• Perform additional tasks as directed to support operational effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of CASA Part 66 Category B2 Licence; an AW139 unrestricted type rating is preferred.
• Proven experience in helicopter aviation and aircraft maintenance environments.
• A strong focus on compliance and safety awareness.
• Ability to operate independently with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and time management capabilities.

Desirable Attributes

• At least two years’ experience in aircraft or aeronautical product maintenance, overhaul, or repair.
• Competence in managing and prioritising competing workloads.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office and maintenance/inventory software systems.
• Experience in mentoring or leading team members consistent with CHC’s values.
• Adaptability to shift work schedules and occasional deployments.

Additional Information

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia and meet any relevant clearance prerequisites. Successful candidates may undergo pre-employment checks such as criminal history and employment verifications in line with CHC’s Privacy Policy.

CHC values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, all genders, LGBTI+ communities, mature-aged individuals, people with disabilities, and culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Recruitment is managed directly by CHC with no third-party agencies involved; unsolicited agency applications will not incur fees and are treated as direct applications. Early applications are recommended as interviews may commence prior to the closing date.