
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)
1w1 week agoQantas
Los Angeles, US · Full-time · $124,000 – $134,000
About this role
Founded in 1920, Qantas operates regional, domestic, and international services with subsidiary businesses supporting the Group. Qantas Engineering in Los Angeles features a state-of-the-art maintenance facility opened in 2017, focusing on A380 and B787 fleet with ‘A’ checks, engine changes, and line maintenance.
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers perform maintenance, rectification, and modification on Qantas and client aircraft components per manufacturer and company specifications. They ensure departures back to Australia every night while upholding the highest safety and reliability standards.
The role involves supervising and managing aircraft maintenance staff in a dynamic North America hub. Proven leadership includes coaching and motivating team members in line, intermediate, or heavy maintenance environments.
Safety is the top priority in a supportive team valuing work-life balance. Opportunities include preparing for A350 integration, competitive benefits, and travel perks on Qantas Group airlines worldwide.
Requirements
- A CASA/EASA (or equivalent) B1 or B2 licence with a B787-9 and/or A380 type rating
- Proven leadership capabilities and demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, coach and motivate team members
- Extensive experience in either Line, Intermediate or Heavy Maintenance
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to effectively implement and manage change
- Ability to work unsupervised in a dynamic team environment
- Proven problem-solving skills, particularly when under pressure
- Sound communications skills, both written and verbal as well as highly developed attention to detail
- Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement principles
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, rectification, and modification on Qantas and client aircraft components as per manufacturer and company specifications
- Supervise and manage aircraft maintenance staff
- Conduct ‘A’ checks, engine changes, and day-to-day line maintenance requirements
- Ensure conformance with practices and procedures covering aircraft maintenance
- Complete tasks allocated in accordance with the procedure’s manual and aircraft manufacturers maintenance manual
- Promote the highest achievable standards of safety and reliability
Benefits
- 4 weeks of paid time off and 15 days of sick leave
- Up to 8% of 401K match
- Hiring for 1st and 2nd shifts
- Great travel perks on Qantas Group and partner airlines across the world
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