P-8A MRO Aviation Technical Skills and Training Focal

The Boeing Company; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking an Aviation Technical Training Focal to support the P-8A Poseidon maintenance team based at RAAF Base Edinburgh. This permanent role emphasizes mentoring trainees, coordinating continuation training, and verifying competency across the MRO workforce.

You will collaborate with MRO training providers, RTOs, and MTOs to ensure course availability, enrolment progression, and currency requirements while maintaining DASR 145/66 standards and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Australian required for defence security purposes.
• Well-developed understanding of Aeroskills Training Package.
• Experience and knowledge of DASR 145 and DASR 66.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders (RTOs, ANPs, Apprentices).
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Aeroskills or other relevant trade background.
• NV1 Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and monitor trainees and apprentices to meet progression and VOC requirements.
• Coordinate with TSI, RTOs and MTOs to identify course availability and enrolment.
• Implement continuation training programs and track currency for MRO workforce.
• Coordinate trainee progression with DASA Pt. 145 and related organisations.
• Work with Responsible Manager and QA to meet authorisation requirements.
• Maintain workforce technical proficiency through coaching and continuation training.

Skills

NV1 Security Clearance

Strong communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Aeroskills or other relevant trade background

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.

Location: RAAF Base Edinburgh

Category: Engineering / Technical

Position Type: Permanent

Job Reference: BOE/1951727

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Aviation Technical Training Focal

The Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia's (BDA) Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Team is looking for an Aviation Technical Training Focal to support the P-8A Poseidon maintenance team based at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Responsibilities:

• Support mentoring/monitoring of trainees and apprentices to meet journal progression, on-job experience (OJE) and verification of competency (VOC) requirements;
• Engaging with Boeing MRO Training Systems Integrators (TSI), Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and supporting DASA Pt. 147 Maintenance Training Organisations (MTOs) to identify appropriate course availability, candidate enrolment and progression;
• Implement and coordinate continuation training programs and track currency requirements for MRO workforce;
• Liaise with supporting DASA Pt. 145 Maintenance Organisations to establish and coordinate trainee and apprentice progression across the P-8A Enterprise;
• Coordinate with Responsible Manager and Quality Assurance representatives to identify, implement and track post graduate competency to meet specific authorisation requirements.
• Maintain MRO workforce technical proficiency through skills coaching and continuation training.

Your checklist for success:

• Well-developed understanding of Aeroskills Training Package
• Experience and knowledge of DASR 145 and DASR 66
• Strong and effective communication skills and ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including building strong relationships - RTOs, ANPs, Apprentices
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Aeroskills or other relevant trade background
• NV1 Security Clearance

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.

As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests.

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.

We are also committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and Defence Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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 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.