Q400 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

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 a professionally minded and safety focused B1 and B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer that is suitably licenced and experienced in Dash 8 Q400 Aircraft to join our team.

Geraldton is a coastal town just 1-hour by plane and 4-hours by road from Perth. Rich in history and abundant with stunning natural beauty it offers the perfect lifestyle balance. Geraldton has several great schools (primary and secondary), a Tafe campus, hospitals (public and private) together with a variety of shopping and great dining experiences. With a population of approximately 40,000 there is a strong sense of community

About the 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

About You:

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

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

Hold a current CASA Part 66 Licence 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

About Us:

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 forward a cover letter outlining your relevant experience against the key duties and responsibilities and a current resume.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.