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Defect Management Engineer

We are seeking a Defect Management Engineer (DME) to join our Technical Operations team in Brisbane.

About the role:

This role will see you providing effective actions to capture, assess, review and coordinate rectification of deferred aircraft defects. You may also be required to assist with mid to long-term AOG Management as determined by your Team Leader.

Other typical duties will include:

* Maintaining oversight and status of all open defects to ensure timely rectification

* Reviewing maintenance logs for correctness and input maintenance log data into TRAX

* Carrying out a technical assessment of open defects to determine required actions by the MRO to rectify the defect

* Review of technical data, troubleshooting, raising requisitions to order/ transfer parts

* Arranging for defects to be added to W/O’s and the DML, taking into consideration man-hours, port capacity and priority

* Researching and raising requests with OEM’s, approved persons and CASA for Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA), PUs or Special Flight Permits

* Producing reports that determine defect clearance and deferral rates and trends to identify existing process continuous improvement

About you:

We are looking for a candidate who has effective communication skills with a minimum 5 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

* A working knowledge of aircraft structure and systems, including the propulsion system, for the aircraft/ engine types operated by the Virgin Australia

* Proficiency in the use of the MS Office Suite and TRAX

* A knowledge of a Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO) and the associated regulatory requirements

* Holding, or having the ability to gain a B1, B2 or C Aircraft Engineer Licence is desirable

* Ability to work a rotating roster including shift work

Interested?

If you are ready to join the Virgin Australia brand or looking for your next step in your career, don’t miss the opportunity and submit your application today!

For further information, please see the below position description.

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