Dash 8 - Q400 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - B1 & B2

Nexus Airlines is Western Australia’s newest and truly regional airline. Nexus Airlines took to the skies in July 2023. Celebrating regional WA and all our diverse people and landscapes, Nexus Airlines is based in the regions and improves accessibility for regional Western Australia and into the Northern Territory. With a fleet of five 76 seat Dash 8 - Q400 NextGen aircraft, Nexus Airlines is a progressive West Australian business committed to providing reliable and efficient air services to better connect regional Western Australia. 

Nexus Airlines is seeking highly skilled Q400 Type rated Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (B1 & B2) to join our team.  

About the role

Key duties and responsibilities of the role include:

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

• Extensive experience / type rating with Dash 8 Q400 highly desirable 

• Hold a current CASA Part 66 License or equivalent in Category B1 or B2

• Possess experience working on aircraft within our fleet or similar

• Be highly motivated with a strong work ethic

• 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

• Be capable of multi-tasking and achieving goals and objectives

• Be computer literate

• 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)

• Ability to obtain an ASIC

To be successful in this role:

Your duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• 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 approved systems of certification

What we offer you

Nexus Airlines aims to provide our employees with a positive and challenging work environment. We offer employees self-development and career advancement opportunities. In addition, we offer:

• An attractive salary (plus paid overtime)

• Personal development opportunities to grow in a diverse, inclusive company

• Industry leading training

• A great team environment

• Salary Sacrifice/salary packaging benefits including salary packing the cost of remote area residential rent, remote area mortgage interest, remote area residential utilities, remote area residential property purchases and holiday transport

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your relevant qualifications and experience. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.