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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics

A$48.7 – A$53.3 HourlyOakey, Queensland, AustraliaFull-time4h ago

About Boeing Defence Australia

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) does what no other Australian defence company does — offering customers the complete lifecycle of defence platforms. BDA is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation’s most important programs for the Australian Defence Force, employing more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations.

The Opportunity

Join our team at BDA’s Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services Capability as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer on the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) program at Swartz Barracks, Oakey, Queensland, to help keep these aircraft mission ready. As an AME, you’ll be hands-on with maintenance, modifications, servicing, inspections, testing and fault-finding on aircraft systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the MRO team to ensure efficient task completion
  • Ensure compliance with the DASR Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) regulations
  • Foster effective communication and coordination with Boeing, customers and industry teams
  • Ensure Quality Assurance (QA) procedures, aircraft maintenance/modification operating procedures and meticulous documentation practices
  • Embrace a positive attitude towards Environmental Health & Safety, prioritising the wellbeing of all personnel

What You Will Bring

  • Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
  • Australian citizenship to meet Defence security requirements
  • Current driver’s licence

Desirable

  • Previous experience working with military aircraft
  • CASA or DASA Maintenance Licence

This role may require travel and periods working away from home.

What’s in It for You

  • Competitive remuneration package under BDA’s Enterprise Agreement ($48.67 p/h AME2 or $53.26 p/h AME3, plus super)
  • Access to savings and cashback offers from over 350 retailers through the Boeing Discount program
  • Relocation assistance options, where required
  • Flexible paid parental leave up to 32 weeks
  • 2 weeks paid Defence Reservist Leave, plus purchased, ADF reserve and study leave
  • Career development support and health and wellbeing programs

Security Clearance

You will be required to successfully undergo the vetting process for a Government security clearance (Negative Vetting 1) sponsored by BDA.

How to Apply

Apply via the link provided.