The following information illustrates the depth and breath of capability within the Australasian Aviation Group – Cairns. You may also like to view our brochure (PDF).

Cairns is home to one of the most diverse aviation maintenance bases in Australia, providing a range of world-class aviation and avionic services to international, domestic and general aviation clients.

The industry is complemented by a state-of-the-art training centre, specialist technical, legal and administrative support, and since 2006 a highly effective industry cluster — the AAG-C.

Combined, this offers an ideal business environment for the aviation industry. Significant investment and expansion by international and regional companies shows confidence in the significant growth potential of the sector.

Cairns has the only recognised service facility for Bombardier’s Dash 8 Q-Series aircraft in the southern hemisphere at Hawker Pacific Pty Ltd‘s MRO, and also boasts the largest avionics facility in Australia at Australian Avionics Pty Ltd.

General and heavy maintenance capabilities

• Heavy maintenance and line maintenance to fixed and rotary wing aircraft
• World class hangars to accommodate a diverse range of jets, including Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s
• Tarmacs for line maintenance and overnight checks for Boeing 767 and Airbus A330
• Piston engine and propeller overhaul
• Turbine and piston aircraft and component overhaul, repair and maintenance
• Major structural repairs and modifications
• Safety equipment overhaul
• Calibration of tooling
• Complete refurbishments; private, corporate and commercial jets
• The provision of logistics support to fixed and rotary wing platforms, sales support, logistics and supply chain management
• Quality systems and accreditations
• Boroscope training
• Internationally approved training to EASA Part 147 standards

Avionics

• Overhaul and repair of avionics and mechanical components and rotables
• State-of-the-art repair equipment
• Maintenance and repair of the full range of avionics equipment including:
  • Voice communications
  • VHF, UHF and HF communications
  • Radar
  • Transponders
  • GPS
  • ELTs
  • Audio systems
  • ADF and DME
• Maintenance and repair of electrical equipment including:
  • Alternators
  • Starters
  • Relays
  • Actuators
  • Starter generators
  • Tacho generators
• Approved repair and servicing facility for:
  • Bendix King/Honeywell
  • Artex
  • Chelton Flight Systems
  • L3 Communications, Aim and Jet Electronics
  • Kgs Electronics
  • Rockwell Collins
  • Sigmatek
  • S-Tec autopilots
• The ability to establish quick and effective links with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)

Aviation industry support services

The AAG-C offers diverse expertise to ensure one-stop access to the aviation market in Tropical North Queensland.

The Group can provide assistance in the following areas:

• Aircraft management services
• Maintenance control and planning
• English language studies
• Legal advice and solutions
• Human resources and professional development advice and solutions
• Regulatory requirements advice and solutions
• Financial services
• Marketing solutions
• Insurance and risk management expertise
• Engineering and consulting services
• Property tenure advice
• Training and training consultancy services

Aviation fleet

The AAG-C incorporates leading aviation companies with a diverse fleet of aircraft servicing a vast geographical area with remote, tropical flying conditions. The group provides a complete air service with regular passenger transport, charter, luxury corporate, fixed wing and rotary operations. The flying skills of Cairns-based pilots are a key export to the Australasian region.

AAG-C members offer:

• A strong and skilled workforce
• Aircraft management services
• Competitive labour rates compared to labour markets in the Australasian region
• Tropical aviation knowledge and expertise
• Rapid turnaround times
• Value for money
• 24-hour access to technicians, avionics rental pool, and specialist advice and solutions
• Internationally-recognised warranties, quality assurance, and safety standards
• Well respected Australian industry standards
• Internationally-approved training

Management Committee

The AAG-C meets annually to elect a management committee for the following twelve months. All current officeholders are listed on the Contact Us page.

Support

Gavin Taylor, Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
P PO Box 2358, Cairns QLD 4870
T +61 (0)7 4048 1499
E gavin.taylor2@deedi.qld.gov.au
W www.deedi.qld.gov.au