Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you’ll be doing

As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting maintenance activities under the supervision of a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) ensuring regulatory and airworthiness requirements are fully met. Our Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) is responsible for the delivery of safe and efficient aircraft maintenance services to Virgin Australia. 

• Ensuring that safety is the first priority in managing your activities
• Perform operational duties in accordance with company exposition and procedures in various work environments
• Carrying out assigned work tasks to recognised trade practices and aircraft industry standards
• Notifying LAME of any significant defects found during maintenance activities
• Maintaining compliance with personal and company tooling control procedures
• Ensuring that all maintenance activities are conducted safely and in accordance with the relevant manuals, company procedures and regulations
• Maintaining good housekeeping practices in the work area

You’ll be great in this role if you have…

• Demonstrated experience in Aircraft Line Maintenance and Heavy Maintenance activity
• A Certificate IV in Aeroskills in the mechanical stream (B1) or equivalent 
• An understanding of aircraft flight operations, flight safety and airworthiness considerations
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the engineering team and strong team working skills
• Proactive commitment to safe work practises
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills

This role will operate on a permanent night shift and based in Melbourne.

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
  gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• Generous Leave policy, tool allowance and uniforms supplied When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

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