Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Location:
Nowra
Category:
Trade / Operations
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1790664
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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.
The Opportunity
We are now recruiting for a key program role, Flight Scheduler / Operations Duty Officer, to help us deliver this premier Australian Defence Force aerospace training capability.
This role is based at HMAS Albatross, Nowra, in the Shoalhaven region. The area is known for an abundance of beautiful landscapes, recreational activities and business services, with a family friendly and relaxed atmosphere only 2 & a half hours drive to Sydney.
The Flight Scheduler / Duty Officer primary roles are managing the forward planning & executed daily flying program subject to the priorities set by the 723 Squadron Operations Officer (OPSO). The Flight Scheduler / Duty Officer is also the short notice change management coordinator, managing last minute changes to the program by liaising with stakeholders including OPSO, Joint Helicopter School (JHS) Training Officers, Maintenance and HMAS Albatross Airfield Co-ordination Centre.
Responsibilities
The Flight Scheduler / Duty Officer is part of a small Operations team consisting of BDA and Commonwealth personnel. The Operations team is headed by the OPSO, and is responsible for the day to day planning and management of training including:
- The management of the executed daily flying program, including changes and cancellations, (day crisis co-ordination),
- Support non-flight training schedule,
- Co-ordinate supporting assets (Multi-role Aviation Training Vessel, small boats)
- Liaise with HMAS Albatross airfield co-ordination centre, Thales Synthetic Training Equipment, Information Communication Technology manager and JHS training instructors to manage availability of devices
- Sign in/out Night Vision Devices in compliance with ITAR regulations
- Hold Search and Rescue coverage
- Ensure program data is entered correctly and provide data for reporting to the Commonwealth
- Deliver night flying briefs to crew and students
- Liaise with maintenance on aircraft availability and equipment required
Experience/ Qualifications
- Experience in flight management systems such as FlightPro™ and/or Patriot Excalibur
- Experience in Defence or Commercial flying schools with complex programing
- Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team and autonomously
- Demonstrated ability to work within pre-set program timeframes
- Flexibility to react to short notice requests from the OPSO
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
Please note this is a shift work position comprising of 2 weeks of days followed by 2 weeks of nights. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
Culture
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. Were committed to fostering an environment for every teammate thats welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
Physical Requirements Boeing Defence Australia specific site positions will have physical requirements which are applicable. Physical requirements are outlined by the recruitment manager in consultation with the Environment Health & Safety Department. A formal assessment of the physical requirements will need to be completed through the Environment Health & Safety Department for specific roles which would then reflect into the position description.
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.
