CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!

At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:
Accountability: Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.
Collaboration: Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.
Care: Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.
Integrity: Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.
Excellence: Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.

Senior Base Engineer (SBE)

Fixed Based – Bunbury, WA

 

 

Reach Beyond!

 

At CHC Helicopters Australia, we deliver safe, reliable, and world-class helicopter services across the offshore energy sector, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.

 

For more than 75 years, CHC has been trusted to deliver aviation solutions in some of the most remote and challenging environments across the globe. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and operational excellence underpins the critical services we provide to our customers and the communities we serve.

 

Our people make the difference. With a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and professionalism, we help our customers and colleagues reach beyond what they thought possible.

 

All you have to do is get on board.

 

 

Take your aviation career to new heights with CHC!

Are you ready to take the next step in your aviation career and lead a high-performing maintenance team? CHC Helicopter is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Base Engineer (SBE) to join our Bunbury base in one of Australia’s most picturesque coastal regions.

 

This is more than just a job - it is a chance to shape the future of helicopter maintenance operations with a global leader in aviation.

About the Role

As Senior Base Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading maintenance operations, ensuring aircraft readiness, and driving safety and efficiency across the base. You will report directly to the Part 145 Maintenance Manager.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Perth office production planning supervisor in the performance or supervision of aircraft maintenance activities.
• Manage aircraft and aeronautical products maintenance on the Base.
• Ensure compliance with Part 145 approved Maintenance Organisation Exposition.
• Support CHC Safety Management System.
• Safe and efficient on-time aircraft delivery to operations.
• Support and manage Maintenance Team.

 

The position will operate on an 8:6 roster with back-to-back coverage. This is a challenging position, will require the successful applicant to cover flexible working hours, and travel away from the Base in the support of a short-term deployment or an unserviceable aircraft recovery.

Essential:

• CASA Part 66 Category B1.3 with AW139 Type Rating, unrestricted license and rating preferred. 

 

 

Desirable:

• Leadership and coaching abilities in line with CHC values.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and organisational leadership skillset.
• Strong communication and people management skills.
• Experience in safe manual handling of tools, equipment and parts.
• Highly detailed and task-oriented with a safety-first mindset.

 

 

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.

 

 

Diversity & Inclusion

At CHC, we celebrate diversity and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, the LGBTI+ community, mature-aged workers, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

 

 

Recruitment Process

We may commence interviews or close applications prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We therefore encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.

 

We reserve the right to contact only shortlisted candidates.