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:
Oakey
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1791779
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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.
Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.
The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia is seeking competent, qualified, experienced and motivated team members as to join the CH-47F SG (Chinook) Maintenance and Logistics Support program in Australia.
The program will located at the Army Aviation Centre Oakey, Queensland in support of a new Boeing Defence Australia customer. Operational members on this program will also be required to support deployed operations within Australia for periods of 6 to 12 weeks each year.
Persons applying for this role may also be required to work day shift, afternoon shift and night shift hours during the week
This advertisement is specifically seeking responses from candidates for the position of Flight Line Maintenance Coordinator.
All candidates will be assessed for their relevant qualifications and experience. Equally important, candidates will be assessed on their cultural fit and their alignment with Boeing values.
Responsibilities
- Certificate IV in Aeroskills, or equivalent trade qualification
- Minimum 5 years aviation experience in aircraft maintenance and flight line operations
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative, prioritise and work to tight timeframes with limited supervision
- Demonstrated success in the development of effective working relationships within a complex organisational structure to meet team, business unit and organisational goals
- Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of aviation Quality Assurance (QA) procedures, aircraft maintenance / modification operating procedures and documentation
- Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures
- Demonstrated experience in using Technical Manuals / Publications in the repair of Aeronautical product and systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical directives
- Capable in obtaining a Department of Defence security clearance
- Able to speak, read and write fluent English
- A positive attitude to Environmental Health & Safety (ISO14001 principles) in the workplace
- High Professional Standards i.e. Attention to Detail, Self-Motivated, Workplace behaviour
- Demonstrated ability to apply well developed problem solving skills to a variety of technical issues / problems
- Ability to meet all the security requirements for ITARS (as required)
Highly Desirable:
(One or more of the below desirable criteria preferred, but not essential)
- Demonstrated knowledge of Aircraft maintenance documentation within the ADF regulatory environment
- Holds a Military Aircraft Maintenance Licence (MAML), or CASA/EASA equivalent
- Previous experience in a Defence Military Aerospace environment
- Previous experience on aircraft type
- RSAF SAF1400 Logbook experience
- Previous experience using Computer-Based Aviation Maintenance Management Systems
- Previous experience as a Progressive Maintenance Quality Inspector within an aircraft maintenance environment
- Prior Supervisory or Leadership development training
- Experience in the use of Boeing business tools (e.g. BBMS, Ematrix, BINs, ERP)
- Well developed MS Office & Desktop application skills
- Valid open drivers licence
To be successful, the applicant must:
- Be an Australian Citizen to meet Project and Defence security requirements
- Hold a current Base Line security clearance or the ability to obtain one
- Hold a high degree of interpersonal skills to work in a dynamic, multi-team environment
Culture
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.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
How to apply
View the full Position Description and apply now.
Find out more about Boeing Defence Australia here.
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.
