Avionics Training Specialist for Apache Helicopters

The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia is seeking to fill a crucial role from highly skilled and motivated individuals to be part of the team conducting Technical Maintenance (Avionics) Instructional activities supporting the Apache Helicopter Program.
This position fulfils vital introduction to service tasks relating to Apache maintenance training including initial aircraft type training, DASR qualification mapping, curriculum and courseware material developmental activities and train the trainer support from acquisition into the enduring sustainment phase of the Apache Helicopter Program. This position will be based at the Army Aviation Centre in Queensland.
We are seeking Aviation Maintenance (Avionics) Trades with experience in the following fields to complement our team:

- B2 MAML Holders with at least 8 years aviation experience
- Understanding of Defence Aviation Maintenance Processes, Procedures and DASA regulations.
- Supervisory experience maintaining Rotary Wing Aircraft Electrical, Avionics, Mission, COMMS, Radar, Armament and Self-Protection Systems
- Experience in Helicopter squadron operations
- Competent Aeroskills Instructor/Mentor including Courseware Development skills and experience

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Potential requirement to travel internationally and domestically to support Apache training and acquisition activities.
- Conduct Avionics Maintenance Training as the Customer Technical Training Specialist for the Apache Program.
- Support the gap analysis for Apache Aeroskills and Type Training Qualifications into the DASA regulatory framework.
- Support the design of training and performance needs to meet the maintenance training solutions for the Apache aircraft capability requirements.
- Provide SME support to the development of Apache Training Courseware to meet customer and DASR requirements primarily for Maintenance but also including Pilot and Mission Crew training materials to meet stipulated training specifications.
- Conduct train the trainer and coach/mentoring tasks for emerging Apache fleet maintenance support.
- Conduct Apache courseware continuous improvement tasks including the pilot run of courses to validate effective delivery standards of all new training materials innovative processes devices and synthetic training technologies.

**Required Skills & Qualifications**:

- Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
- B2 MAML holder with a Rotary Category Aircraft Type Rating
- Minimum 8 years of Aviation Maintenance (B2) experience
- Avionics Aeroskills Theory Instructor or Practical Coach/Mentor supervisory experience

**Benefits**:

- Flexible working options
- Study assistance after 1 year
- Generous Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
- Support for Defence Reserve commitments

Eligibility
Australian Citizens must meet defence security requirements.

**About Us**:
We deliver some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. From seabed to outer space we have helped shape aerospace and defence innovations in Australia over 95 years. We benefit from flexible working options global opportunities salary packaging performance incentives study assistance wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance travel and accommodation. Our employees enjoy great opportunities for professional growth in a welcoming respectful and inclusive environment. Female applicants people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

**Global Opportunities**:
We offer competitive salaries flexible working options and a range of benefits. If you don't meet 100% of the criteria for this role though you have the right foundational experience and qualifications don't hesitate to apply. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.