Bring on wonderful careers.

We're on a mission to bring new and uplifting experiences to our guests, transforming flying from simply 'nice', to something wonderful.

Like any good mission, this one starts with our people.

Which is why we encourage our team to embody the fun, laid back, authentic spirit we've become famous for. Because when they're free to be themselves, they're better able to own their personal responsibilities and go the extra mile to help our guests.

Job Overview

  • Work type:

    Full-Time (Permanent)

  • Location:

    Adelaide

  • Job type:

    Maintenance & Engineering

  • Applications close:

    Cen. Australia Daylight Time

LAME

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.

You Will…

As a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) with Virgin Tech, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our fleet's safety and reliability. You’ll be empowered to certify aircraft maintenance in line with our approved System of Certification, collaborating closely with the Senior Engineer and Maintenance Leader. In this role, you’ll be the expert in identifying and addressing major defects and discrepancies, recognizing unsafe conditions, and leading the certification and supervision of essential maintenance tasks.

Showing your Virgin flair you will deliver top-notch service quality while upholding a safe work environment for yourself and your team.

What you need to be successful …

  • Certified true copy of B2 licence (Open to applicants with a B1 licence depending on shift availability)
  • Relative Type training certificate (737NG/MAX)
  • Relative Difference training certificate (if applicable) 
  • CASR Part 145 recognised HF Initial Training 

You must be able to demonstrate recent certification experience of a minimum of 6 months in the preceding 2 years. This can be demonstrated through either a letter from your current/previous QA manager advising the number, type and length of QA approvals held or by submitting your current/previous employer Company Approval statement. 

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

  • Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year) 
  • Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide 
  • Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership  
  • Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts 
  • Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
  • Great work/life balance (4 on/4 off roster)
  • Generous Leave policy, tool allowance and uniforms supplied

Equality rules

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

Ready to apply?  We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now. 

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