Aviation Operations

Brisbane, Queensland

Job ID BOE-1879243 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Aug. 25, 2025

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**Location**:
Brisbane

Category:
Business Development

Position Type:
Permanent

Job Reference:
BOE/1879243

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**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.

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.

We currently employ more than 3,000 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

**The opportunity**

We are seeking a talented Aviation Operations Specialist to join the Brisbane team.

The Aviation Operations (AVNOPS) Specialist is responsible for overseeing development and implementation of safety management system artefacts, training, competency frameworks, safety communication and culture initiatives across applicable services provided by BDA to support aviation operations.

**Desirable Experience**- Military or civilian aircrew experience
- . Experience within Defence aviation operations in a high tempo environment
- . Knowledge of Defence Aviation Safety Regulations and an advanced understanding of safety management systems and regulatory compliance
- . Advanced knowledge of aviation risk management strategies and frameworks
- . Expertise in managing safety management systems in a complex organization
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**Key Organisational Accountabilities-**
Ensure that BDA Programs/BU/Capabilities safety policies are compliant with requirements
- . Provide advice to Accountable Leaders to support safety management outcomes for AVNOPS
- . Communicate with DAVNOPS, as appropriate, to support a greater understanding of aviation risks and their mitigation/management
- . Liaison with Customer Aviation Safety groups to provide critical safety information relating to BDA P&S SMS including, where required, BDA risks, tolerance and mitigations and Product and Service safety investigation outcomes
- . Support safety review boards to ensure the effectiveness of the P&S SMS, specifically in AVNOPS
- . Develop and support the Aviation Operations Council (AOC) to review risks and issues facing AVNOPS by highlighting specific reported events, near misses and trends and discusses mitigation methods for current and future safety hazards
- . Represent BDA P&SS at Interested Party safety boards (eg: DAVNOPS symposium), as required
- . Communicate and report information regarding AVNOPS risks, issues and opportunities
- . Support development of safety objectives and targets, AVNOPS specific SPIs, and SRM processes through collaboration with key stakeholders
- . Conduct periodical, or event based, Aviation Risk Management (AVRM) reviews at Program/BU/Org level. This is to supplement AVRM reviews already conducted within the Program/BU/Org to ensure that the BDA Operation SMS intent is carried over to each part of the busines
- s Identify and analyse trends in safety performance to enable the development of risk management strategies and support verification of control effectiveness
- . Provide support to AVNOPS and/or P&SS investigations in a Lead Investigator, or support, role
- . Support Just Culture reviews at the Program/BU/Org level, as appropriate
- . Support the establishment, and continuation, of P&S SMS AVNOPS specific training throughout the business
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Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

**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 option
- s Study assistanc
- e Salary packagin
- g Employee Incentive Program Global opportunitie
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**How to apply**

**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

**Your Benefits**:
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.- Competitive base pay and incentive programs.- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.- Resources and opportunities to grow your career.- Up to $10,000 match when you support y