Aircraft Life Support Technician in Training

QinetiQ Limited; Nowra; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Nowra, NSW invites applications for an Aircraft Life Support Trainee to support inspection, maintenance, testing, and administration of ALSE equipment under supervision. Role provides entry pathway into Defence aviation sustainment, building technical knowledge and practical skills.

The successful candidate will complete training modules and competency assessments while developing skills in life support equipment management and stock control, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Completion of Year 12 or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Ability to enrol in relevant qualification or recognised trade training in Aircraft Life Support Equipment maintenance, aviation maintenance or a related technical discipline is essential.
• Demonstrated interest in aviation, engineering, Defence, or technical maintenance environments is essential.
• A strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills as well as good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current NSW driver’s licence is desirable.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Australian Defence security clearance NV1 minimum or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assisting qualified ALSE Technicians with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on Aircraft Life Support Equipment (ALSE).
• Supporting inspections, servicing, testing, repair, and replacement of life support equipment in accordance with approved maintenance publications and procedures.
• Learning and applying approved maintenance procedures, technical instructions, and safety requirements.
• Assisting in preparing equipment for maintenance procedures, technical instructions, and safety requirements.
• Developing technical skills through structured training and practical experience.
• Assisting with the receipt, issue, storage, and recovery of life support equipment.
• Supporting equipment cleaning, preservation, and packing activities.
• Assisting with stocktakes and inventory management activities.
• Supporting inventory management activities for life support equipment, consumables, and repairable assets.
• Helping maintain equipment identification and traceability requirements.
• Always complying with workplace health and safety requirements.
• Successfully completing all required training modules and competency assessments.

Skills

Interest in aviation

Willingness to learn

Good communication skills

Education

Year 12 or equivalent

Job description

QinetiQ Limited in Nowra, NSW invites applications for an Aircraft Life Support Trainee to support inspection, maintenance, testing, and administration of ALSE equipment under supervision. Role provides entry pathway into Defence aviation sustainment, building technical knowledge and practical skills.

The successful candidate will complete training modules and competency assessments while developing skills in life support equipment management and stock control, with a focus on safety and quality.