About McDermott Aviation
McDermott Aviation is Australia's largest privately owned helicopter operator, with a fleet of more than 50 aircraft and operations across Australia, the Pacific, North America and Europe. Established in and headquartered on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, we specialise in aerial firefighting, heavy lifting, agricultural operations, emergency response, tourism and training. As the holder of the Bell 214B and 214ST Type Certificates, we continue to invest in fleet innovation, maintenance capability and international growth. Learn more at .
Position Summary
We are seeking qualified LAMEs and AMEs for multiple full‐time and casual positions supporting the maintenance and continued airworthiness of our operational helicopter fleet.
Minimum Requirements
CASA B1.3 Licence, NZCAA Licence, or equivalent (or working towards CASA licence recognition)
Sound knowledge of civil aviation regulations and compliance requirements
FAA A&P; Licence desirable but not essential
Relevant industry experience
Eligible to obtain and maintain an ASIC
Ability to successfully complete DAMP testing
The Role
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to ensure aircraft serviceability and operational availability




Conduct maintenance in accordance with OEM, regulatory and company‐approved data
Complete maintenance certification and documentation accurately and in a timely manner
Report defects, damage and maintenance issues in accordance with company procedures
Liaise with Operations and the Director of Maintenance as required
Maintain the highest standards of safety, compliance and professionalism
Provide guidance and support to team members under your supervision
About You
Hold relevant CASA, NZCAA and/or FAA licence qualifications (as applicable)
Demonstrate a solid commitment to safety, quality and compliance
Communicate effectively and professionally
Adapt well to changing operational requirements
Why Join McDermott Aviation
Work on a diverse fleet supporting specialised aerial operations
Opportunities for remote, domestic and international deployments
Ongoing training and development across multiple aircraft types
Join a highly experienced and cooperative team
Contribute to world‐class aerial firefighting and utility operations
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📌 Helicopter Maintenance Engineer Lame Or Ame Queensland
🏢 McDermott Aviation
📍 Queensland