Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures

Boeing Riv Site; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures to support the CH-47F Chinook program at Townsville. You will perform structural repairs on metal and composite components, including modification, maintenance, manufacture and assembly tasks within the MRO Services team.

Qualifications include a Certificate IV in Aircraft Structures or equivalent, knowledge of aviation QA procedures, and the ability to work with colleagues to ensure continuing airworthiness.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Aircraft Structures or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of aviation QA procedures and documentation.
• Ability to work with co-workers to meet team goals.
• Working knowledge of Work Health and Safety procedures.
• Sound knowledge of maintenance/modification planning documentation.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks involving trade-level activities per planning documents and drawings.
• Ensure personnel on maintenance tasks are qualified and certified per MOE.
• Ensure maintenance activities follow approved processes/instructions for continuing airworthiness.
• Provide direction to assist in the development of Technicians.

Skills

QA procedures

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

Certificate IV in Aircraft Structures

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Boeing Defence Australia Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures

The Opportunity

Working side by side with our Australian Defence Force Customer, you will perform a significant role in the maintenance of CH47F rotary-wing aircraft by conducting aircraft structural repairs to both metal and composite structure. This will include modification, maintenance, manufacture and/or assembly activities for aircraft and aircraft components. We are looking for the next Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Aircraft Structures Technician to join our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services team supporting the Chinook Integrated Support Services program located at Townsville.

Responsibilities

• Completion of assigned tasks by undertaking a variety of trade level activities, requiring the application of post-trade qualifications and/or experience in the relevant trade category in accordance with the appropriate documentation (planning documents, engineering drawings, etc.).
• Ensuring all personnel assigned to maintenance tasks are qualified and certified IAW the applicable Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE).
• Ensuring that all maintenance activities are incorporated IAW approved processes, procedures and instructions for continuing airworthiness
• Provide direction and instructions to assist in the development of subordinate Technicians.

Experience/Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate Cert IV in Aircraft Structures; or an equivalent qualification, with sheet metal and composite repair experience.
• Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of aviation Quality Assurance (QA) procedures, aircraft maintenance / modification operating procedures and documentation.
• Ability to successfully interact with co-workers, maintaining productive working relationships to meet team, business unit and organisational goals.
• Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Work Health and Safety procedures.
• Sound knowledge of aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance, modification and planning documentation.

Security Clearance

You will be required to successfully undergo the vetting process for a Government security clearance (Negative Vetting 1) sponsored by BDA. Therefore, you must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and must have the ability to verify your background for whole of life i.e. birth to present time. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

About us

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. Support the Mission of the Defence force through your Aircraft Maintenance skills 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. BDA currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a large range of opportunities available for future opportunities as we plan for future growth. The team you will be surrounded by are dynamic, fun and genuine in the meaningful work they deliver to the Defence Force. A career at Boeing means you're a part of a global company that is a leader in the aerospace industry- with us, the sky is not the limit!

Culture at Boeing:

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. Boeing celebrates diversity by celebrating First Nations, Veterans and Women as part of our action plan for an inclusive workforce.

What we offer

• Generous study assistance and education options
• Competitive Enterprise Agreement and Career Development support
• Global Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Paid Parental Leave, Defence Reservist Leave, Gender Affe? Leave and First Nation Cultural Leave
• Join social and community groups and explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.