Aircraft Trade Assistant

1 day ago

Amberley, Australia Boeing RIV Site Full time

**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
- 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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