P-8A Mission Systems And Avionics Field Service Representative

Boeing Riv Site; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Global opportunities

Salary packaging options

Health and wellbeing benefits

Study assistance

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an Aviation Field Service Representative to join the Maintenance support team, specialising in P-8A Poseidon Avionics and Mission systems. Based in Edinburgh, SA, the role supports both 11 and 12 SQN operations.

You will develop maintenance solutions, provide platform avionic SME advice to maintenance and engineering stakeholders, mentor junior technicians, and assist in planning, training, and sustainment activities to maximise aircraft availability.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Defence aviation maintenance and engineering regulatory framework.
• Minimum 5 years in operational or aviation maintenance environment.
• Experience providing engineering/logistics support in defence environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance solutions to meet capability requirements.
• Provide platform avionic SME advice to maintenance and engineering stakeholders.
• Lead maintenance investigations to improve practices and instructions.
• Support planning and scheduling to minimise aircraft unavailability.
• Mentor junior technicians and provide guidance on platform systems.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Aviation Field Service Representative to work as part of the Maintenance support team specialising in P-8A Poseidon Avionics and Mission systems. The role is based in Edinburgh, SA and supports both 11 and 12 SQN operations.

Responsibilities

• Development of Maintenance solutions to meet capability requirements
• Provide Platform Avionic SME advice to Maintenance and Engineering stakeholders in support of complex maintenance Aircraft fault resolution
• Lead maintenance investigations to improve practices and maintenance policies and instructions.
• Provide support to ILM, DM and Operational maintenance teams in the planning and scheduling of activities to minimize risk to aircraft availability.
• Act as a mentor for junior technicians and provide guidance and instruction on platform specific systems and general aviation maintenance practices.
• Support the development and delivery of continuation training packages as they relate to a recent maintenance activity, event or change.
• Establish communication channels in order to build trust and influence stakeholders (internal and external to Boeing)
• Utilise professional experience to identify risks and deliver against task milestone dates & project schedules.
• Achieving task outcomes absent direct control of execution/transactional resources, that is operating in a matrix environment
• Assist maintenance elements in the reporting of system availability, platform performance and other contract Key Performance Indicators.
• Understand Unit operational orders and instructions to assist the in-service Support Organisation to plan an appropriate level of support.
• Provide liaison at all levels between the Defence customer, ADF end user and the BDA Sustainment Program to assist with the ongoing evolution of the capability.

Experience/Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding or knowledge of the Defence Aviation maintenance and Engineering regulatory framework.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience within an operational or Deeper Aviation Maintenance organization.
• Minimum 3 years work experience providing engineering and/or logistics support in an Australian Defence Force (ADF) military technical and logistics environments
• A strong work ethic and a sense of urgency for completing work to agreed schedules
• Ability to resolve complex problems requiring a high level of ingenuity and innovation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic level leadership skills and ability to work effectively within a group environment and with people across all organisational levels
• Knowledge and understanding of P-8A Avionics Mission systems or extensive Boeing 737 knowledge and experience (desirable)
• Understanding of the P-8A Program with a focus on Avionics and Missions systems integration in support of ADF capabilities (desirable)
• Experience in integration of Communications and Electronic support products in a Defence environment (desirable)
• Experience within Defence or complex engineering project environments (desirable)
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse team, in a conscientious and inclusive way.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

About Us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. From the seabed to outer space, we have helped shape aerospace and defence innovations in Australia over the past 95 years. In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation. We're also committed to fostering an environment that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth. As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates from other industries including mining, communications, ICT and oil and gas.

Benefits

• Cutting edge projects
• Flexible working options
• Competitive remuneration and incentive plan available
• Discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Salary packaging options
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Study assistance
• Global opportunities