The Opportunity

The P-8A Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services team are looking for the next generation of Aerospace Workers to start their career in aviation. As our newest Aircraft Technicians,you will be responsible for gaining skills and experience in maintenance and modification of the various aircraft systems and associated equipment, in support of attainment of a Certificate II Aeroskills. This traineeship will include a fully funded position at a local Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO) whilst you complete your training. Following completion, you will be responsible for maintaining Aircraft systems, servicing requirements and modifications in support of the P-8A Poseidon Aircraft at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Your Day:

No two days are the same, but here is an example of what activities you can expect to undertake during your traineeship:

• Aircraft base and deeper level maintenance duties inclusive of minor and major aircraft modifications
• Removal and installation of aircraft components
• Disassembly and reassembly of aircraft components
• Preparation and use of aircraft support equipment
• Inspection, maintenance, servicing, repair and fault diagnosis of components and systems.
• Aircraft flight-line handling duties

In addition to the above, in order to successfully complete your traineeship, you will also be required to:

• Attend training at the MTO
• Pass all examinations and competencies in order to achieve aircraft task authorisation
• Maintain a detailed journal of experience to a standard acceptable to BDA and the Registered Training Organisation

Your checklist for success:

• Enthusiasm and passion to learn aircraft maintenance activities from experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers who will mentor and guide you from day one to completion of your Aeroskills Cert II
• Aptitude with a willingness to learn
• Ability to successfully interact with mentors, co-workers and management to maintain productive working relationships to meet team, business unit, and organisational goals
• Have the self-discipline to maintain a current work journal
• Able to speak, read and write fluent English

The nice to haves:

• Previous trade background including ability to work with hands and read/interpret maintenance documentation
• Competence with Microsoft office suite.
• Knowledge of aircraft operational procedures.

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.

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