Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)| Horizontal Falls

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.

About Us

Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures is proud to be the region’s most awarded, experienced, and longest running tour operator as we offer the widest range of day trips and luxury overnight adventure tours to the spectacular Horizontal Falls and the scenic surrounds.

Off the back of a bumper season with plans to make each year bigger and better… we’re inviting you to come along for the journey.

About Journey Beyond

Australia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 17 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, The Paspaley Pearl Farm Tour, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys: The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs and Monarto Safari Resort.

Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.

About The Role

Reporting to the Chief Aviation Engineer, this position is responsible for carrying out aviation maintenance and delivery for Kimberley Aircraft Maintenance (KAM), who operate as the aviation maintenance provider within Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures. This role will carry out work predominantly on our fleet of 6 Cessna 208 Amphibious Aircrafts as well as our Wipline 8000 and 8750 series floats. This is a full-time permanent position based in Broome, WA.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft to ensure airworthiness
• In conjunction with the Chief Engineer, continuously enhance fleet service, maintenance and repair programs to improve the efficiency, reliability and presentation of the fleet
• Troubleshooting and providing corrective actions to ensure that the aircraft maintain airworthiness, reporting any defects or faults through the appropriate channel
• Effective management of tasks as delegated by the Chief Engineer, ensuring all tasks are completed within the operational plan
• Accurate compliance record keeping in alignment with CASA requirements
• Performing all duties safely and effectively, adhering to company procedures (SMS and CPPM) and WHS requirements

About You

You will have a proactive and solutions focused approach with a ‘can-do attitude’ and are someone who thrives in a dynamic, busy working environment. You will be reliable, have a strong work ethic and be a team player.

We are looking for someone with previous work experience as an AME, with experience working on C208 aircraft advantageous. Progress toward obtaining a B1 License and/or PT6 series license is highly desirable. The ability to hold an ASIC and pass a drug and alcohol screening (DAMP) is a requirement of this role.

What We Offer

• Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• Study Assistance Policy
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Salary sacrifice remote area benefits

The successful candidate will be required to provide a current National Police Clearance as part of the recruitment process.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now. We look forward to hearing from you.