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This position will give you the opportunity to exploit state of the art technology within the Aviation Composite Repair field providing positive outcomes for Australia’s Military aviation platform operators. As a Course Manager, you will deliver and develop Military Aviation Composite Specialist repair training, which provides maintenance entities with a trained workforce to the regulated standard.
You will deliver and manage course delivery, coordinating resources, assessments and manage students. You will be able to demonstrate core replacement, patch installation, composite hat section repair, trailing edge repair, step and scarf repairs, repairs to copper mesh and copper bonding strips. You will develop and amend training material and have the opportunity to travel internationally when required. You will be familiar with advanced composite materials, structural laminating, paste adhesives and film and foam structural adhesives used on the latest aircraft.
The additional payment is a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP) which enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the rate of salary otherwise payable under the Enterprise Agreement (EA) to some or all of the jobs within a critical occupation(s) or discipline within a workplace. Applicants engaged into a BDCP position must consider the following. BDCPs provide remuneration in addition to the Defence Enterprise Agreement (EA).
This arrangement is subject to meeting eligibility criteria and is subject to annual review. Should your performance fall beyond requirements or the eligibility criteria not be met, your eligibility for the BDCP may be reviewed and ceased. It may also be ceased should you change positions or the requirement for the BDCP is no longer necessary, as determined by Defence. Should the BDCP be ceased you will be advised and your BDCP additional payment will cease.
About our Team
As part of the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), your team delivers and develops approved technical training. You will enjoy Australian Public Service conditions, which include an attractive salary package and flexible, family-friendly working arrangements. Our staff have access to flexible working hours with opportunities for home-based work. Defence provides a superannuation contribution, higher than most industries, with the opportunity for you to make additional personal contributions. Your career can be developed further depending on your personal goals.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an organised team member with excellent hand skills. You are an effective communicator encompassing strong English written and verbal communication skills and can work effectively as part of a team. You have the passion and ability to solve problems by applying your extensive field experience and analysis skills. Your desire to innovate will drive you to investigate new methods and solutions. Your knowledge in Composite Repair procedures and your ability to exploit different hardware will equip you to improve how DASA supports its military aviation community.
You will have current or recent Aviation Composite Technology repair practical hands on experience, ideally to SAE AIR4938 level. You will have or be able to attain a training delivery qualification, preferably Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or equivalent. Internal training and development may be provided to the successful applicant to gain the training delivery qualification within 12 months.
Application Closing Date: Monday 12 February 2024
For further information please review the job information pack, reference AF/11962/23 on
https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=4E01DA4E-7C16-C3A8-843D-D246B1D3FAB9
