Airlift Hovercraft

03/02/2023

Even ‘Charli’ the Airlift dog loves a ride in our hovercraft!

13/12/2022

Laminator - Boat Builder

Airlift Hovercraft is looking for an experienced laminator boat builder to join our team.

We specialise in the design and manufacture of commercial passenger carrying and military hovercraft.

With an international buying market, we cater to various requirements in defence, tourism and recreation.

In operation for over 30 years we are the world’s leading manufacturer of composite hovercraft, and the ONLY operation in Australia for this fantastic product.

Work with a small and loyal team of professionals in a beautiful riverside location on the northern Gold Coast.

This role will be secure and rewarding.

This interesting position will be filled by an experienced boat builder and/or composite laminator with good technical knowledge of all aspects of fiberglass construction and mould making.

Built of lightweight composite materials, the quality of workmanship required is of a very high standard as our hovercraft are of high technology and export quality.

The Role:

*Production of the models listed on our website and an exciting NEW world 1st vessel!

*The role will include pre-fabricating and fitting up of assemblies for hovercraft production, testing of completed components and hovercraft testing.

Ideally you will have:

*Pride in your work and a natural understanding for good finish and presentation

*Good all round knowledge of modern composite boat building techniques

*Skills in detailing moulds, finishing and spraying

*Vaccum bagging & infusion

*Be product and goal oriented

To be successful in this role we require you to:

*Take pride in your skills, workmanship and quality of finish.
*Keep your work area clean and organised
*Have your own transport and a driving license
*Be prepared to own your responsibilities and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.

*Preferably a non-smoker.

If you are interested in working in a small and friendly team on unique and world class products in a beautiful waterfront location on the northern Gold Coast please get in touch by registering your interest here or by sending your cover latter and resume to: [email protected].

09/12/2022

04/11/2022

Join us on an all terrain hovercraft flight
across Moreton Bay and up the Logan River in the Airlift Kaiman.

Join us on an all terrain hovercraft flight across Moreton Bay and up the Logan River, Queensland Australia 🇦🇺.

02/11/2022

We love what we do, but some days are just special!

22/04/2022

LAMINATOR/ COMPOSITE SPECIALIST

Airlift Hovercraft is looking for an experienced laminator to join our team.

We specialise in the design and manufacture of commercial passenger carrying and military hovercrafts. With an international buying market, we cater to various requirements in defence, tourism and recreation.

In operation for over 30 years we are the world’s leading manufacturer of composite hovercraft, and the ONLY operation in Australia for this fantastic product.

Work with a small and loyal team of professionals in a beautiful riverside location, this role will be secure and rewarding.

This interesting position will be filled by an experienced Boat Builder or Composites Laminator with good technical knowledge of all aspects of fiberglass construction and mould making.

Built of lightweight composite materials, the quality of workmanship required is of a very high standard as our hovercraft are high technology and export quality.

Prior team leading experience and production management will be considered an advantage.

The Role:

*Production of an exciting world 1st NEW hovercraft, with the ability to work on our regular models as well.

*You will be involved in all aspects of producing new moulds and parts, organising a small composites working environment and production team, and taking responsibility for meeting quality and production goals.

*Managing stock requirements, supervision of composites stores, workflow planning and implementation, process control, staff training and improvement and general running of the composites workshop.

*The role will include pre-fabricating and fitting up of assemblies for hovercraft production, testing of completed components and hovercraft testing.

Ideally you will have:

*Pride in your work and a natural understanding for good finish and presentation.

*Good all round knowledge of modern composite boat building techniques.

*Skills in detailing moulds, finishing and spray painting.

*Ability to work autonomously as well as supervise a small team and to train apprentices and skilled and unskilled labourers.

*Be product and goal oriented.

*Ability to read drawings and maintain laminating records for Quality Assurance.

To be successful in this role we require you to:

*Take pride in your skills, workmanship and quality of finish.
*Keep your work area clean and organised
*Have your own transport and a driving license
*Be prepared to own your responsibilities and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.

*Preferably a non-smoker.

If you are interested in working in a small and friendly team on unique and world class products in a beautiful waterfront location please get in touch by sending a current resume to: [email protected].

Only applicants with valid Australian residency and visa need apply.

01/12/2021

Airlift Hovercraft is seeking a CAD draftsmen to join the team on an exciting project! Initially contract based on full-time hours this position may lead to a permanent role. Applicants with immediate availability and proficiency in AutoCad, Inventor and /or Creo Parametric will all be considered. Marine experience a bonus but not essential.

10/11/2021

Today we are really happy to announce Airlift Hovercraft is Eco Friendly GREEN and completely OFF-GRID! Nestled in the heartland of the Gold Coast and Moreton Bay on close to 10 acres of waterfront prime rich land, we recycle everything we can, harvest 150,000 liter's of water for our daily use and have now added 20kW of solar power to provide all our energy needs for today and beyond! Today we produced 100kWh of power which saved 11 trees, reduced 207kg of carbon emissions and we didn't use 84kg of coal.

With some exciting NEW announcements to come in 2021 and beyond we are excited for a very bright and exciting future!!♻️🌳🌻🌞💧🇦🇺

11/04/2021

We LOVE flying a hovercraft around the hallowed turf of the Melbourne Cricket Ground with absolutely NO footprint!

Airlift Hovercraft's Blue Betty Media Coverage 2021

06/04/2021

A huge thanks to Peter Streader and the Victorian Hovercraft Club team for welcoming and hosting us for a wonderful afternoon this Easter Saturday!
What a wonderful facility you have created on Lake Narracan.

25/03/2021

We are so proud to supply the Carlton Football Club with Blue Betty Mk2.0 for their pre-match entertainment this year. There is nothing like flying around the MCG in a hovercraft with 50,000 spectators watching!! Go Blues 💙

09/02/2021

Tweaking performance in the search of perfection!

The Kaiman design represents the latest advances in small amphibious hovercraft. The design is leading edge technology and incorporates the latest commercial...