Job Description
Do interesting work that MATTERS, ENJOY what you do, GROW your career, Be YOU. BAE Systems Australia has a long and proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade, and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. We operate throughout Australia and across the globe to support the Australian Defence Force (ADF) wherever, whenever, and whatever its challenges may be. We provide support to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) across the entire life cycle of the air sector – from design, development, and production, through to the provision of aircraft, training, support, and maintenance.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We have multiple new vacancies for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to join our Joint Strike Fighter F35 team within the Aerospace organization based in Williamtown, NSW, reporting to the Team Lead. If you have either recently completed a Certificate IV in Aeroskills – Avionics apprenticeship or have extensive experience in the Defence and/or Commercial Aircraft maintenance as a qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, we want to talk with you. Key responsibilities include:
- Maintain, inspect and undertake fault diagnosis of avionic systems and components
- Ideally experience with fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft in an Aviation Environment
- Ensure Maintenance performance as a standard to meet all regulatory and airworthiness requirements
- Be responsible to the Team Leader to carry out scheduled servicing and other unscheduled maintenance
- Ensure maintenance and technical documentation or data used during maintenance is authorized for use and is compliant
- Correctly and promptly record details of work performed on the correct documents, and if required, to gain certification of the performance of such work in the required timeframes
- Ensure that all appropriate documentation for engineering advice, defect reporting, maintenance deficiencies, and publication amendments are incorporated as directed
- Report to the Team Leader all defects, deficiencies, maintenance errors, and unserviceability's as they arise
- Carry out maintenance only to the delegated and authorized level
- Initiate quality, non-conformance, or defect reporting relating to maintenance tasks as directed
About YOU
Certificate IV in Aeroskills – Avionics or equivalent (Mandatory)
Australian Citizen with ability to obtain a Federal Government Security Clearance (Mandatory)
Experience or strong interest in working with Defence Aircraft (Mandatory)
Military or Civil Aviation Maintenance Licence (Highly Desirable)
An understanding of Australian Defence Force aircraft maintenance regulations, process, and procedures (Highly Desirable)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work within a fast-paced and strong team environment
Applicant Eligibility & Security Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for the position, candidates are required to be Australian Citizens to apply and either currently possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance. In addition to this, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and candidate nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
To apply
Please submit your latest resume, along with your Certificate IV in Aeroskills (or equivalent), completed MEAs (units of competency), and your Aircraft Maintenance Licence (if applicable).
About US
You will join a workplace that truly cares about your well-being. Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings; we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best. We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
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