Aircraft Maintenance Team Lead

2 weeks ago


Richmond, Australia Airbus Australia Full time

Are you looking to make a sea change? Or a move to the mountains?

Airbus has an opportunity for a passionate leader to join our Richmond Maintenance team as an Aircraft Maintenance Team Lead, in support of the C-130J Hercules.

About the role

As a key member of the Richmond Maintenance Team, this role is responsible for providing leadership, guidance and support to Aircraft Maintenance Engineers who ensure delivery of contracted maintenance outcomes at Richmond NSW in support of the C-130J Through Life Support Program.

In this role, you will lead maintenance teams performing various maintenance activities ensuring the best optimisation of resources at all times.

About the team

The Airbus Richmond Maintenance team provides maintenance services to support the RAAF fleet of 12 C-130J aircraft.

Typical maintenance activities at our Richmond site include:

  • Base Maintenance including:
    • servicing,
    • inspection,
    • rectification and
    • repair of major structural and mechanical components
  • Major avionics system upgrades and modifications
  • Advanced troubleshooting and testing of aircraft mechanical and avionics systems
  • Off aircraft component repair and servicing

About you

To be successful in this role, it is a requirement to be able to work in a team environment, have well developed relationship skills as well as good verbal and written skills. You will need to be someone who is able to work autonomously and to tight deadlines and work comfortably in a continuous improvement work environment.

The skills and experience best suited to this role include:

  • Demonstrated experience in technical or maintenance management in the aviation industry
  • Proven experience in people management with a focus on leading a united team in the achievement of measurable results
  • Detailed knowledge of all facets of maintenance management, including maintenance management systems, planning, equipment and parts management, and maintenance delivery types (base, deeper, operational, flight line, components, etc.)
  • Understanding of interdependencies between maintenance, support engineering, and supply chain
  • Demonstrated track record in driving process improvement, balancing best practices with contractual/service requirements, and delivering on service targets
  • Knowledge of applicable aviation maintenance legislation and regulations (e.g. CASR, DASR), standards

You must be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance (Baseline Vetting) and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment criminal history checks and medical screening which may include drug and alcohol testing.

Why us

Here at Airbus we offer a holistic, competitive framework that recognises performance and rewards outcomes. This includes offering you meaningful benefits that support your health and wellbeing, your work life balance and your bank balance.

Some of our benefits include:

  • Flexible working could include options such as 9 day fortnight and flexible hours - Let us know what flexibility means to you
  • Employee Share Ownership Plan
  • Formal Reward and Recognition program
  • Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers via a dedicated online employee portal
  • Travel discounts for flights, rental cars and accommodation
  • Generous parental leave entitlements
  • Novated leasing and salary packaging options with two providers
  • BUPA healthcare provider corporate rates & access to Defence Health as a Defence Industry company
  • Free onsite physiotherapist
  • Free onsite confidential counsellor
  • Free secure onsite parking
  • Global Airbus performance success (profit) sharing
  • A commitment to your professional development through classroom and online learning

If it sounds like a role for you apply now

Please note: Applications may close early, don't delay, apply now

About the location

Richmond is approximately an hour (65 km) out of Sydney, in the Hawkesbury region at the base of the Blue Mountains. Sydney arguably offers the best balance of environment and cultural delights with the added bonus of fantastic weather. New South Wales has some of the most stunning beaches and sea pools plus surrounding bushland. You will have the opportunity to explore the wonderful sights with flexible working available

About Airbus

With a 50-year track record of innovation, technological firsts and industry milestones, Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to a customer base that spans the globe – with operations for commercial aircraft, helicopters, defence, space and security. At Airbus, we believe that it's not just what we make, but how we make it that counts.

We are convinced that our customers, investors and the communities we are working with not only ask us to create products, jobs and shareholder returns, but to promote responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and act with integrity. We conduct our business ethically, based on Airbus values, and in compliance with all laws and regulations. We strive for a culture of integrity in our people, partners and suppliers

Six core values lie at the heart of Airbus, and these help us define not just "what we do" but "how we do it". They are our foundation and help our employees identify with our company.

Nearly 55,000 Airbus employees participated in defining our values: We are one/teamwork, integrity, customer focus, reliability, respect and creativity. These values shape the DNA of our business, reflecting the unique blend of qualities found in every member of our global family.

Airbus Australia and Airbus New Zealand

With employees at sites across Australia and New Zealand, Airbus has access to the financial strength and expertise of Airbus Helicopters and Airbus.

In Australia, Airbus provides MRO support to the P-8 Poseidon aircraft and C-130J Hercules transports for the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) and 22 ARH Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Australian Army. This presence has made a direct contribution to the local economies, built regional aerospace capabilities and created high-value jobs in the aviation industry.

Airbus also operates an MRO business for rotary and fixed wing military aircraft in New Zealand. This covers aircraft operated by the New Zealand Defence Force, such as the C-130H and P-3K Orion. The New Zealand Defence Force operates eight NH90 helicopters successfully supporting disaster relief, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations.

In the civil and parapublic segments, there are around 700 Airbus helicopters in service in the Asia Pacific region from across the product line. Airbus is recognised as a leader in propeller and engine maintenance.

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