Life Support Senior Technician

Prattwhitney; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia seeks a Life Support Senior Technician to join the Life Support Section of the Intermediate Level Maintenance facility at RAAF Amberley. You will maintain, inspect, test, repair and overhaul life support equipment for the RAAF’s F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler, adhering to approved maintenance data and regulations.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, with opportunities for learning and career development within a global defence

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing or equivalent.
• Experience in aircraft or workshop maintenance.
• Familiar with the Defence ADF CAMM2 system.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain NV1 security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of Life Support equipment.
• Obtain Trade Supervisor authorization for Life Support maintenance tasks.
• Repair and service components of Aircraft Survival Kit Unit (RI) and subcomponents.
• Perform sewing, fabrication, and repair of aviation life support gear per procedures.
• Modify parts or higher assemblies as required.
• Conduct full functional testing of RI’s on test equipment.
• Maintain safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Education

Certificate III - Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing or national equivalent qualification

Tools

CAMM2 system

Job description

Position Role Type: Onsite Support

Australia’s defence mission Be valued and empowered to reach your full potential, supported by an inclusive culture Enable the Australian Defence Force to execute missions effectively Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia! Right now, we are seeking a bright and energised Life Support Senior Technician. Start your mission in a career filled with extraordinary opportunities for learning, mentoring and professional development. We offer flexible work and career growth backed by global expertise and a supportive culture. This is your opportunity to join a fast-moving company that works on interesting and unique projects to support Australia’s defence mission and contribute to the critical outcomes of the Australian Defence Force. As the Raytheon Australia Life Support Senior Technician, you will be employed within the Life Support Section of the Intermediate Level Maintenance (ILM) Facility, undertaking maintenance, inspection, testing, repair, and overhaul activities on Life Support equipment fitted to the RAAF's F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft based at RAAF Base Amberley. Working in support of Raytheon Australia's Air Combat Electronic Attack Sustainment Program (ACEASP), you will be responsible for ensuring the continued airworthiness and operational readiness of critical aircrew life support systems. The role includes conducting approved repair and sewing activities on textile-based life support assemblies and associated equipment, in accordance with authorised maintenance data, technical regulations, and quality requirements. This position plays a vital role in sustaining the operational capability of the RAAF's frontline combat aircraft and requires a strong commitment to safety, compliance, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilties

• Undertake scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities to facilitate aeronautical component production within ADF Technical and Regulatory airworthiness guidelines.
• Achieve Trade Supervisor authorisation for Life Support component maintenance activities within the Life Support section.
• Repair and / or Bay Service of Repairable Items (RI’s) and sub components of the Aircraft Survival Kit Unit.
• Perform sewing, fabrication, and repair of aviation life support equipment in accordance with approved maintenance procedures
• Modifications (if required) of various parts or higher assemblies
• Full functional testing of these RI’s on Test Equipment.
• Strong focus on safety while meeting production requirements.
• Ensuring Technical, Quality and Regulatory compliance is conducted to meet Defence Aviation Safety Regulations and ISO certifications.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Certificate III - Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing or national equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in Aircraft or workshop maintenance.
• User familiarity with the ADF Computer Aided Maintenance Management 2 (CAMM2) system.
• Have a good understanding of the Defence Aviation Safety Regulations.
• Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security clearance as needed.
• Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

In return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities.

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant defence capabilities.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.