The opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia's Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services team provide Operational and Base Maintenance support to our Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) customer for their CH47 F (SG) fleet.
We are seeking a professional and experienced Base Maintenance (BM), Maintenance Controller to join our team located at Army Aviation Centre Swartz Barracks Oakey Queensland. Operational members on this program are required to support deployed operations within Australia for periods of 6 to 12 weeks each year, the Base Maintenance Controller may be required to deploy in support of the Operational Maintenance Controllers.
All candidates will be assessed for their relevant qualifications and experience. Equally important, candidates will be assessed on their cultural fit and their alignment with Boeing values.
Responsibilities
- Control the daily taskings of base maintenance activities and repairs of aircraft, aircraft components to meet base maintenance planned schedules.
- Contribute to the creation, and maintenance of aircraft maintenance schedules.
- Supports coordination of spares, materials, tools, aircraft components and support equipment requisitioning, receipt and allocation.
- Support collection and disposition of aircraft and components maintenance data.
- Contribute to the forward planning for upcoming Base Maintenance activities (maintenance forecasts, spares, POL, materials, TMDE)
- Raise, submit and track Technical Services Requests (TSR) for all Maintenance activities.
- Report any Maintenance activities issues or delays to schedules to the Maintenance Operations Manager.
Experience/Qualifications
- Computer Maintenance, repair & Overhaul (cMRO) System qualifications or similar
- Practical experience in a paper based (AMD) maintenance environment (12 months is desirable)
- Practical Experience in the use of program management software, (Open Plan Professional and Milestone professional) (desirable)
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative, prioritise and work to tight timeframes with limited supervision
- Demonstrated success in the development of effective working relationships within a complex organisational structure to meet team, business unit and organisational goals.
- Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of aviation Quality Assurance (QA) procedures, aircraft maintenance / modification operating procedures and documentation
- Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures
- Demonstrated experience in using Technical Manuals / Publications in the repair of Aeronautical product and systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical directives
- Previous Aircraft Trade experience is advantageous, but not mandatory.
- Be eligible to obtain a Defence Security clearance with Australian Government Security Vetting
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 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.
Culture at Boeing:
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. Boeing celebrates diversity by celebrating First Nations, Veterans and Women as part of our action plan for an inclusive workforce.
What we offer:
- Generous study assistance and education options
- Salary packaging and Career Development support
- Global Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
- Paid Parental Leave, Defence Reservist Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave and First Nation Cultural Leave
- Join social and community groups and explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.
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