Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures

Boeing Co.; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study assistance

Career development

Global opportunities

Employee assistance program

Health insurance discounts

Parental leave

Defence reservist leave

First Nations leave

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures to perform structural repairs on CH47F aircraft, including metal and composite work, modifications, maintenance and assembly. The role partners with the Australian Defence Force customer to uphold airworthiness and deliver critical Defence capabilities.

Join a diverse team across multiple sites, operating under MOE guidelines and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of aviation QA procedures and maintenance/modification operating procedures.
• Ability to interact with co-workers to meet team goals.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety procedures.
• Sound knowledge of aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance, modification and planning documentation.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks using post-trade qualifications and documentation (planning docs, drawings).
• Ensure maintenance tasks are performed by qualified personnel per MOE requirements.
• Ensure maintenance activities follow approved processes and instructions for continuing airworthiness.
• Provide direction to assist in developing subordinate Technicians.

Skills

Sheet metal repair

Composite repair

Quality Assurance

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

Certificate Cert IV in Aircraft Structures

Job description

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location: Townsville

Category: Trade / Operations

Position Type: Permanent

Job Reference: BOE/1956895

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.

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 Affimation 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.