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Senior Technical Officer - Structural/Mechanical

Nowra, New South Wales Job ID BOE/1859813 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date May. 08, 2025
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Location:
Nowra
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1859813
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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.

Boeing Defence Australia provides a range of modification, production, repair and continuing airworthiness services to support Defence's Boeing-managed aircraft fleets and complex communication systems. We work hand-in-hand with our customers to develop and deliver critical capabilities to support their mission now and into the future.

We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The opportunity

We are seeking a talented SeniorTechnical Officer – Structural/Mechanical. If you are looking to join an exciting and dynamic team that provides sustainment engineering support to the EC-135 Helicopter fleet to achieve the mission of training pilots, aircrew and aviation warfare officers for the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army, we have a full-time employment opportunity available.

The position is located in Nowra, on the beautiful South Coast of NSW.

Responsibilities:

  • Working in a collaborative multi-disciplined team environment to support the continuing airworthiness of the HATS EC-35 helicopter fleet.
  • Responding to Technical Queries raised by maintenance and support staff;
  • Conducting technical analysis, flight safety reviews, investigations and develop modifications and repairs related to aircraft structural, mechanical and propulsion systems;
  • Analysing structural and engine data in support of the structural integrity program;
  • Interpreting Technical Information and generating requisite engineering outputs;
  • Assessing and amending aviation publications and instructions; and
  • Generating and maintaining solutions to ensure our fleets' airworthiness in the Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) environment.

Essential Criteria

  • Qualifications in engineering or equivalent technical experience in a Structural/Mechanical discipline. (e.g. Cert IV in Aviation)
  • Experience working in an aviation maintenance environment
  • Applicants must be Australian citizens to meet Defence security and trade controls requirements.
  • Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Desirable Criteria

  • Familiarity with engineering change processes.
  • Experience with electronic Maintenance Management Systems

Culture

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.

Benefits

  • Flexible working options
  • Study assistance
  • Salary packaging
  • Employee Incentive Program
  • Global opportunities

How to apply

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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.

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