Team Lead Maintenance Support

About the role

As a member of the Edinburgh Maintenance Team, this role is responsible for leading maintenance teams to deliver contracted maintenance outcomes for SRG at Edinburgh. The Team Lead Maintenance Support works in accordance with all processes, systems, and tools set by the Edinburgh Maintenance Manager to ensure service delivery excellence.

The scope includes all maintenance functions within the Fixed Wing Maintenance and ISR program Edinburgh, supporting the P-8A Manager of Maintenance in planning and scheduling P-8A maintenance, coordinating with SRG Fleet Planner and Integrated Maintenance Planning Cells. It also involves managing SRG paint requirements, prioritizing staff and resources across all SRG programs.

Reporting to the Manager Edinburgh Maintenance, but responsive to Edinburgh SRG requirements for DASR Part and Part M Regulatory Compliance, you will lead maintenance teams to execute assigned functions through Program Work Authorities, maintaining high operational capability across the P-8A, MC-55, MQ-4C, and ISR programs.

Your day-to-day activities will include but are not limited to:

1. Supporting the safe and successful execution of Maintenance Services at Edinburgh by Prime Contractor
2. Empowering direct reports to achieve KPIs and service targets
3. Identifying opportunities and developing business cases for maintenance service enhancements
4. Managing hot topics and escalation processes in Maintenance
5. Collaborating with prime contractors to resolve roadblocks and enable team delivery
6. Ensuring safety and maintenance compliance, timely closure of AIRS reports and investigations, and sharing with the Commonwealth

About you

To succeed, you should be able to lead a high-performing team, have experience in people management, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

You need to work effectively under tight deadlines, thrive in continuous improvement environments, and proactively drive change.

The ideal knowledge and experience include:

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Aeroskills or equivalent relevant experience with extensive technical background
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems, planning, parts management, and delivery types
• Understanding of maintenance, support engineering, and supply chain interdependencies
• Track record in process improvement, balancing practices with contractual requirements
• Knowledge of aviation maintenance legislation and standards (e.g., CASR, DASR)

Skills you will demonstrate include:

• Strong leadership and team-building skills, integrity, and a positive culture
• Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Planning and organizational skills for managing deadlines
• Ability to enforce maintenance control processes in compliance with standards
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and data analysis
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building collaborative relationships

Why us

At Airbus, we offer a competitive framework that rewards performance, with benefits supporting your health, wellbeing, work-life balance, and finances.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options like 9-day fortnight and flexible hours
• Shopping discounts, parental leave, travel discounts, novated leasing
• Onsite physiotherapist, confidential counsellor, parking
• Professional development opportunities, leadership focused on employee and customer experience
• Health plans and corporate discounts

Applicants must be eligible for a high-level Australian Government Security Clearance and pass pre-employment medical screening.

Female applicants, Indigenous Australians, and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

About Airbus

With operations across Australia and New Zealand, Airbus Australia supports military and civilian aircraft, including the RAAF's P-8A Poseidon, MC-55A Peregrine, and others. The company is a leader in propeller and engine maintenance.

If this role interests you, apply now

Applications close: 15 September