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Aircraft Trade Assistant - Aerospace Worker

Amberley, Queensland Job ID BOE/1847248 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Feb. 27, 2025
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Job Description

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Location:
RAAF Base Amberley
Category:
Trade / Operations
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1847248
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The Opportunity

We are seeking an Aircraft Trades Assistant - Aerospace Worker to join our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services team, supporting aviation maintenance for the Air Combat Electronic Attack (ACEA) Program at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley, Queensland.

As an Aerospace Worker, you will be assisting in all aircraft washes. You will be required to integrate with Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Aerospace Professionals. You will assist in maintenance activities in support of Product Support Training & Maintenance (PST&M), Amberley Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO). This may include specific aviation tasks, aircraft servicing and replenishments or simple line tasking.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in all aircraft wash activities
  • Perform general tasks in support of the ACEA MRO Services team
  • Assist Aircraft Maintenance Engineers in a range of maintenance activities
    • Ensure all maintenance tasks carried out and certified in the maintenance documentation
    • Assisting in aircraft dispatch activities
    • Promoting a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring compliance with EH&S policies and procedures
    • Reporting to the assigned Maintenance Operations Manager

Experience / Qualifications

  • Physical capacity to participate in aircraft wash activities, ability to work at heights and outdoors
  • Attained as a minimum MEA20418 Certificate II in Aeroskills or equivalent or MEA20518 Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance or equivalent
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to work in a diverse team environment
  • Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to WH&S and Quality Assurance
  • Experience in basic computer use, including Microsoft Office applications
  • Hold a C class driver's licence
  • Desirable certifications and licences: forklift licence, high risk work licence
  • Desirable experience in an Aerospace environment

Security Clearance

You will be required to successfully undergo the vetting process for a government security clearance (Negative Vetting 1) sponsored by BDA. Therefore, you must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and must have the ability to verify your background for whole of life i.e. birth to present time. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

About Us

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the Nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

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. The team you will be surrounded by are dynamic, fun and genuine in the meaningful work they deliver to the Australian Defence Force.

We currently employ more than 2500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth. A career at Boeing means you're a part of a global company that is a leader in the aerospace industry - with us, the sky is not the limit.

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 Assistance Program
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
  • 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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Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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