About the Company
Airbus Australia is a leader in the aerospace industry, supporting the RAAF's MC-55A Peregrine, P-8A Poseidon, and C-130J Hercules, alongside the Army's ARH Tiger helicopters. With a network of local facilities and global expertise, we are at the forefront of aviation innovation.
About the Role
Join the Airbus maintenance team in Edinburgh as a Technical Toolstore Support (GSE Fitter). In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and testing of aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Support & Test Equipment (S&TE), ensuring our ground-based equipment is mission-ready, supporting both local and deployed operations to achieve critical capability outcomes for our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance & Repair: Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE and S&TE, including hydraulic and electrical systems
- Inspections: Conduct technical inspections on procurement and vendor returns to ensure regulator standards are met
- Stock & Tooling: Manage tooling controls, identify breakdown spares, and perform weekly stock checks on Ground Power Units and Hans Rigs
- Compliance: Carry out Test & Tag of portable electrical equipment and maintain accurate digital records
- Vendor Liaison: Maintain strong relationships with local vendors and supervise onsite contractors
- Operational Support: Support maintenance services locally and in domestic or international deployed locations
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience within a Defence or Aviation environment
- Background in hydraulic and electrical systems (Hydraulic Test Stand Systems or Technical Electronics)
- Understanding of maintenance policy, support engineering, and supply chain interdependencies
Preferred Qualifications
Cert III in GSE Tech or Cert IV in Aeroskills; Restricted Electrical Licence / Test & Tag certification; Forklift Ticket / High-Risk Licence (EWP above 11m) / Working at Heights.
Benefits / What We Offer
- Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight
- Global profit sharing, Employee Share Ownership Plan, and shopping/travel discounts
- Onsite physiotherapy, confidential counselling, and BUPA/Defence Health corporate rates
- Dedicated commitment to professional development through classroom and online learning
- Free secure onsite parking
Requires eligibility for a high-level Australian Government Security Clearance and capacity to pass pre-employment medical screening.