CHIEF ENGINEER, FIXED WING (B1.1 / B1.2)

CHIEF ENGINEER, FIXED WING (B1.1 / B1.2)

Company: Aerotech Pty Ltd

Type: Full Time

Location: Adelaide, SA

Closing Date: 10/04/2026

Category: Aircraft Engineer / LAME

Lead the fixed-wing engineering operations of one of Australia's most diverse aerial fleets supporting firefighting, agriculture and emergency response.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Established in 1968, The Aerotech Group is South Australia's largest privately owned aviation company, with specialised aircraft, innovative thinking and a team of talented people. With over 160+ staff and a fleet of 40 aircraft, Aerotech Group have a well-deserved reputation as an Australian leader in providing aerial solutions, working across several sectors including firefighting, agricultural spraying, mining support and medical evacuations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This permanent full time position is located at Parafield Airport, SA with potential interstate and international travel. Reporting to the Maintenance Controller, the Chief Engineer - Fixed Wing provides technical leadership for the fixed wing fleet and engineering team. With the Maintenance Controller and Maintenance Planner establishing the priorities for the Maintenance team this position works alongside the Chief Engineer, Rotary Wing and is supported by the Deputy Chief Engineer - this is a leadership role set up for success.

With over 20 fixed wing aircraft working Fire Bombing Seasons and an Agricultural Season no two days are the same, our fleet includes AT-802, AT-502, Cessna 182, Cessna C208, Cessna A188 and PA-32R-300.

Our LAMEs support an on-call roster, approximately 1 weekend in 6. On-call days are paid and, if you are required to work during the period of on-call, those hours are paid at the appropriate penalty rates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical leadership to fixed wing engineering staff.
• Ensure compliance with CASA CAR30 requirements.
• Support fleet reliability and operational availability.
• Coordinate major maintenance and seasonal fleet readiness.
• Mentor apprentices and support licensing progression.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• CASA B1.1 license with extensive experience on Air Tractors.
• PT6 engine type rating preferred but not essential.
• 2 licencing would be highly regarded.
• High level aviation airworthiness regulatory knowledge.
• Understanding of relevant aircraft maintenance documentation and practices.
• Knowledge of and experience using Interactive Electronic Technical Publications.
• Act as a Job Coordinator during maintenance activities to meet the requirements of the CAR30 MOE and the issue of Maintenance Releases.
• ASIC Security Card (or able to attain).
• Knowledge of and experience using Aerotrack preferred but not essential.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS

Boasting an enviable, relaxed and down to earth culture, you will get to work within a well-established and successful family business, where staff pride themselves on providing exceptional service to their varied clients. Working in newly custom built, state of the art offices with free on site parking, there is no shortage of excitement and activity in the workplace from day to day. Additionally, you will be part of a South Australian success story, working within a team who are passionate about aviation and committed to all that they do.