Aircraft Life Support Technician – Maintenance & Certification

QinetiQ Limited; Nowra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Nowra, NSW invites applications for an Aircraft Life Support Technician to inspect, maintain, test and certify ALSE to ensure safety and airworthiness of Defence personnel. Reporting to ALSE Supervisor, you will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, interpret manuals, maintain records and support inventory, in a safety-focused, team-based environment.

Applicants must have relevant trade qualification, NSW driver’s license, and Australian Defence security clearance;

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification or recognised trade training in Aircraft Life Support Equipment maintenance, aviation maintenance or a related technical discipline is essential
• Experience performing maintenance, inspection and testing of Aircraft Life Support Equipment is essential
• Knowledge of aviation safety, maintenance and quality assurance requirements is also essential
• Ability to interpret maintenance publications, technical manuals and work instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards as well as a strong safety focus
• Effective communication and teamwork skills as well as strong computer literacy and experience maintaining technical records
• Current NSW driver's licence is essential

Responsibilities

• Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on Aircraft Life Support Equipment (ALSE)
• Conducting inspections, servicing, testing, repair and replacement of life support equipment in accordance with approved maintenance publications and procedures
• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with applicable Defence, aviation and safety and airworthiness requirements
• Maintaining equipment serviceability and readiness to support Defence operational requirements
• Completing functional testing and certification activities in accordance with approved maintenance schedules
• Identifying faults, defects and deterioration and initiate corrective maintenance actions
• Ensuring equipment is properly tagged, documented and certified for return to service
• Maintaining accurate records of equipment maintenance histories inspections and certifications
• Supporting inventory management activities for life support equipment, consumables and repairable assets
• Adhering to all Defence aviation regulations, policies and maintenance instructions
• Promoting and participating in a strong safety culture and comply with workplace health and safety requirements

Education

Relevant ALSE maintenance qualification

Tools

Technical manuals

Record-keeping software

Job description

QinetiQ Limited in Nowra, NSW invites applications for an Aircraft Life Support Technician to inspect, maintain, test and certify ALSE to ensure safety and airworthiness of Defence personnel. Reporting to ALSE Supervisor, you will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, interpret manuals, maintain records and support inventory, in a safety-focused, team-based environment.

Applicants must have relevant trade qualification, NSW driver’s license, and Australian Defence security clearance;