Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Job Description - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures ) Job Number: Bell Textron Australia is a Helicopter Maintenance organisation with facilities in Coffs Harbour, NSW and Redcliffe, QLD. We have great opportunities for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - Structures with extensive helicopter experience. We are a friendly and flexible team of aviation professionals with an exemplary focus on customer service and maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism in all dealings. Bell Textron Australia offers a safe workplace with opportunities for training and personal development. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure maintenance performed on assigned aircraft is carried out to the highest possible standard in compliance with company policies and procedures and Civil Aviation Regulations. Ensure aircraft are maintained in accordance with the relevant and current Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA). Ensure tasks and duties are accomplished as per Bell Textron Australia Policies and Procedures. Ensure smooth workflow on assigned jobs with minimal disruptions by effective use of allocated of manpower and resources. Aircraft work packs and log book entries are completed in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. AMRs are raised at time of identification of additional work and are accurate. Track progress of work to ensure budgetary control is maintained. Provide directions to apprentices to assist them to meet budgets and delivery schedules. Implement remedial action to correct project overruns. Provide input into parts ordering for assigned projects to ensure parts are available to meet scheduled delivery times. Regular review of project documentation to ensure accuracy and integrity of data.Provide input into customer queries and/or complaints. KEY RESULT AREAS Quality, Safety and Environment Ensure maintenance performed on aircraft under his/her control is conducted in compliance with company policies and procedures. Provide input into the development and revisions of company procedures for continuous improvement. Actively participate in company WH & S program Actively participate in company safety management system Operational management of apprentices providing clear directions for maintenance or modification of aircraft allocated to him/her. Commercial Management Daily management and control of aircraft that the Maintenance Supervisor has assigned him/her Ensure adequate resources are available for timely completion of allocated maintenance and projects Ensure spare parts are ordered at correct timeframe to meet project deadlines whilst maintaining appropriate cost structure within MRO Review job packs for assigned projects and ensure they are complete and reflect customer requirements Review daily reporting on estimated versus actual hours and take action as directed to correct or prevent over runs Request AMRs to be raised for additional work through the Engineering Services department Closed jobs are provided to Engineering Services for process of log book and invoices at project completion. Sales and Customer Management Provide regular feedback to the Maintenance Supervisor on progress of planned maintenance Provide input into response to customer queries and complaints Regulatory and Compliance Ensure maintenance performed on assigned aircraft is conducted in compliance with the Civil Aviation regulations for VH registered aircraft or equivalent regulations for foreign registered aircraft. Responsible to record and notify any inaccurate, incomplete or ambiguous procedure, practice information or maintenance instruction contained in the maintenance data used by maintenance personnel to the Maintenance Supervisor; Demonstrate good judgement and efficiency in the use of company resources; and Ensuring personal conduct is in line with the Employee Handbook and Employee Code of Conduct & Business Ethics. PERSONAL QUALITIES General knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance Effective communication including written and verbal skills Strategic Thinking Customer Focused Results Focused Proactive Self motivated Team Player Exemplary honesty and integrity Dependable and reliable Neat personal presentation Quality and safety focused with a high level of attention to detail KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Required Experience working in an aircraft maintenance facility performing structural repairs, heavy maintenance and modifications. Understanding of Aviation regulatory requirements and standards for Aircraft maintenance. Computer Literate at basic level in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems and Microsoft suite. Structural repair and modification experience on aircraft in the scope of the Bell Textron Australia CAR 30 and Part 145 certificates. Previous experience in an organisation within a similar scope and size to Bell Textron Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr