Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – B1 (Mechanical)

Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Department: Engineering / MRO

About the Role

Cakum Global is recruiting a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME – B1 Mechanical) for our aviation client based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

This is a hands-on certifying engineering position responsible for line and base maintenance across the airline's fleet, with a focus on aircraft structures, powerplants, mechanical and associated systems. The role is critical to maintaining aircraft availability, reliability and continued airworthiness within a demanding regional operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and certify scheduled and unscheduled line and base maintenance within the scope of the licence and aircraft type ratings held.
• Issue Certificates of Release to Service in accordance with regulatory requirements and company authorisations.
• Inspect, troubleshoot and rectify defects involving aircraft structures, engines, propellers, landing gear, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and other mechanical systems.
• Provide technical support during AOG, defect rectification and operational recovery situations.
• Perform scheduled inspections, component changes, modifications and defect rectification in accordance with approved maintenance data.
• Apply applicable Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Engineering Orders and modifications.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed using current and approved technical data.
• Complete accurate aircraft technical records, worksheets, defect reports and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure tooling, equipment and parts used are appropriate, serviceable and correctly controlled.
• Maintain compliance with company maintenance procedures, regulatory requirements and the Engineering Quality and Safety Management Systems.
• Support aircraft reliability and defect investigation activities by providing accurate technical feedback and recommendations.
• Liaise effectively with Maintenance Watch, Continuing Airworthiness, Planning, Technical Services, Stores and MRO providers.
• Provide guidance, supervision and mentoring to unlicensed engineers, technicians and apprentices.
• Promote high standards of safety, workmanship, housekeeping and professional conduct throughout maintenance activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence — CASA PNG, or CASA Australia, EASA, FAA or NZCAA licence with the ability to validate or convert to CASA PNG requirements.
• Aircraft type ratings on ATR 72 and/or DHC-8 (Dash 8) are highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience performing and certifying line and/or base maintenance on commercial aircraft.
• Strong experience with regional turboprop aircraft is preferred.
• Sound technical knowledge of:
  • aircraft structures and flight controls;
  • turboprop engines and propeller systems;
  • landing gear and braking systems;
  • hydraulic and pneumatic systems;
  • fuel systems; and
  • associated mechanical aircraft systems.
• Demonstrated fault-finding and defect rectification experience.
• Sound understanding of aircraft maintenance documentation and technical records requirements.
• Experience working with computerised maintenance-tracking or maintenance-management systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable aviation regulations, continuing airworthiness requirements and maintenance organisation procedures.
• Previous experience in remote, regional or emerging-market aviation environments will be an advantage.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and fault-finding capability.
• High standard of practical engineering workmanship.
• Calm, methodical and safety-focused when working under AOG or operational pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate maintenance documentation.
• Good judgement and the confidence to make appropriate airworthiness decisions within licence privileges.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Effective communicator within a multicultural working environment.
• Willingness to mentor and develop less-experienced engineering personnel.
• Strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance and aircraft airworthiness.
• Flexible and willing to support operational requirements, including shift work and changing maintenance priorities where required.

The Opportunity

This position provides an opportunity to work in a practical, operationally focused engineering environment supporting a regional airline fleet in Papua New Guinea.

The role will suit an experienced certifying engineer who enjoys hands-on aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting and contributing directly to aircraft reliability and operational performance.

Candidates with relevant ATR 72 and/or Dash 8 experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

Referrals and confidential enquiries are welcome and can be made via Cakum Global.