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Location:
Oakey
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1813857O
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The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is the one of the largest Defence companies in Australia, and is now seeking to fill a crucial role from highly skilled and motivated individuals to be part of the team to conduct Technical Maintenance (Avionics) Instructional activities for Boeing Defence Australia, supporting the Apache Helicopter Program.
This position fulfils vital introduction to service tasks relating to Apache maintenance training - including initial aircraft type training, DASR qualification mapping, curriculum and courseware material developmental activities and train the trainer support from acquisition into the enduring sustainment phase of the Apache Helicopter Program. This position will be based at the Army Aviation Centre, Swartz Barracks Oakey, QLD.
Generous and competitive pay is on offer as well as an additional allowance of reserve time, enabling BDA staff to remain current and relevant within their specialisation.
We are seeking Aviation Maintenance (Avionics) Trades with experience in the following fields to complement our team:
- B2 MAML Holders with at least 8 years aviation experience
- Understanding of Defence Aviation Maintenance Processes, Procedures and DASA regulations.
- Supervisory experience maintaining Rotary Wing Aircraft Electrical, Avionics, Mission, COMMS, Radar, Armament and Self-Protection Systems
- Experience in Helicopter squadron operations
- Competent Aeroskills Instructor/Mentor including Courseware Development skills and experience
Responsibilities
- Potential requirement to travel internationally and domestically to support Apache training and acquisition activities.
- Conduct Avionics Maintenance Training as the B2 Customer Technical Training Specialist for the Apache Program.
- Support the gap analysis for Apache Aeroskills and Type Training Qualifications into the DASA regulatory framework.
- Support the design of training and performance needs, to effectively meet the maintenance training solutions for Boeing Defence Australia and Apache aircraft capability requirements.
- Provide SME support to the development of Apache Training Courseware to meet Boeing Defence Australia, customer and DASR requirements, primarily for Maintenance, but also including Pilot and Mission Crew training materials in order to meet stipulated training specifications.
- Conduct train the trainer and coach/mentoring tasks for emerging Apache fleet maintenance support.
- Conduct Apache courseware continuous improvement tasks, including the pilot run of courses to validate effective delivery standards of all new training materials, innovative processes, devices and synthetic training technologies.
- Working collaboratively with our Apache platform stakeholders and Army customer.
Experience/Qualifications
- Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
- B2 MAML holder with a Rotary Category Aircraft Type Rating
- Minimum 8 years of Aviation Maintenance (B2) experience
- Avionics Aeroskills Theory Instructor, or Practical Coach/Mentor supervisory experience
Desirable Requirements
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE 40116) or equivalent qualification is desired, BDA will support the right individual to either achieve or upgrade to this qualification.
- Experience with maintaining Rotary Wing Aircraft Electrical, Avionics, Mission, COMMS, Radar, Armament, Mission and Self-Protection Systems.
- Previous Rotary Wing experience as an instructor/coach/mentor/supervisor.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nations most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. From the seabed to outer space, we have helped shape aerospace and defence innovations in Australia over the past 95 years.
In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.
Were also committed to fostering an environment thats welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.
As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates from other industries including mining, communications, ICT and oil and gas.
If you dont meet 100 of the criteria for this role although you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, dont hesitate to apply.
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.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance after 1 year
- Generous Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
- Support for Defence Reserve commitments
This position is eligible for a referral bonus for Boeing employees.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader, click Apply Now.
Boeing Defence Australia will accept applications for current vacancies, with a view to filling posts immediately.
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.
