Job Description
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Location:
RAAF Base Amberley
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1800715B
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The Opportunity -
This role is working within The C-17A Australian Sustainment Services Contract (ASSC) program. The ASSC team are proactive, professional and focused on providing the best possible customer support. We pride ourselves on having a positive, diverse and inclusive workplace culture that enables the best solutions to be developed.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer to support the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing C-17A platform. As a key member of the Engineering team, you will support the BDA C-17A Australian Sustainment Services Program which is essential in ensuring continuing airworthiness of the aircraft under the Defence Airworthiness Safety Regulations (DASR).
The role is based in RAAF Base Amberley, QLD.
As a Mechanical/Structural Engineer you will be:
- Responsible for execution of the Continuing Airworthiness Management (CAM) activities through the different phases of the aircraft life cycle and operation;
- Sustaining safe, high tempo flight operations through engineering activities including technical analysis, flight safety review, investigations, modifications and repairs;
- Providing risk advice to the Military Air Operator (MAO) or Military Type Certificate Holder (MTCH) concerning proposed non-standard aircraft operations or the safety implications of incidents or events;
- Monitor and manage incoming Technical Information (TI) to assess its relevance and importance to the aircraft product and providing regular status information on engineering tasks to stakeholders;
- Oversight and implementation of routine aircraft maintenance activities and provide recommendations for RAAF Configuration Role and Environment (CRE);
- Engaging effectively with team members, leaders and technical representatives including RAAF and The Boeing Company (TBC) personnel.
To be considered for the role you will have
- Must hold tertiary Engineering qualifications in Aerospace, Aeronautical or Mechanical specialisations from a nationally accredited program;
- 8+ years Engineering experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrable active knowledge working within a regulated design organisation environment (civil or military aviation), including experience in certification of mechanical systems, interiors and structural aircraft type design changes; and
- Experience within Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS).
- Experience working within a regulated continuing airworthiness environment (civil or military aviation).
- Active knowledge of system safety analysis requirements (FAR/CS 2x.1309 or MIL-STD-882) and interfaces to related disciplines of health hazards, human factors and software safety.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance (NV1).
Whats on offer?
BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.
Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.
Other benefits:
- Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
- Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
- Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
- Formal reward and recognition program.
- Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
- Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
- Salary packaging options available.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
- Social and community groups.
BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
