Careers - Engineer Department

About Us

Founded in 1974, Chartair is one of the longest operating airlines in Australia and is the Northern Territory’s premier air charter company. With CASR Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisations in Darwin, Alice Springs and Katherine, we operate almost 50 aircraft!  Our extensive fleet includes Cessna 208B, Conquest 441, 402C, 310R and 210 aircraft.

We are passionate about aviation safety and our people, including providing you with a genuine work-life balance. 

About the Role

We are seeking B1 (mechanical) Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs) and Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) to join us at our Darwin and Alice Springs bases.

You will work closely with our experienced LAMEs to conduct line and base maintenance on our extensive fleet of aircraft.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

In your role, you will be responsible for:

• Adhering to all company procedures, including our Safety and Quality Management Systems and our Approved Maintenance Organisation Exposition (AMOE)
• Working efficiently and effectively to perform aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance in accordance with all instructions for continuing airworthiness/maintenance data
• Reporting all defects or faults identified during the course of aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance
• As a LAME, certifying for aircraft maintenance and issuing certificates of release to service

Choose Us!

As a dynamic and progressive company, we offer:

• A great team environment with a company who genuinely cares for their people
• A 38 hour week with flexible working arrangements
• Salary sacrificing opportunities
• Personal development opportunities 

Attractive remuneration:

• B1 LAME salary up to $145,000.00, negotiated commensurate with licence coverage and experience
• AME salary starting from $80,000.00, commensurate with experience

Experience & Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working on some or all of our aircraft fleet or aircraft with similar complexity
• Excellent aptitude and handskills
• For AMEs, a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) or equivalent 
• Ability to study and pass any relevant exams, including type courses
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literacy 
• A valid driver’s licence or ability to obtain one
• The ability to obtain and hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Fluent written and spoken English

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit a cover letter, resume and if you are a LAME, your Aircraft Engineer Licence, outlining your relevant qualifications and experience.  

For further information, please email us at hoe@chartair.com.au

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.