AddressAircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
Darwin, NT
The opportunity
As a Structures Aircraft Maintenance Engineer within the Airbus Maintenance Function, your skills, experience and knowledge will be utilised to undertake aviation maintenance activities to meet the needs of Airbus Australia Pacific (AAP) and their customers.
Reporting to a member of the Maintenance Management Team, you are to execute maintenance within the bounds of the authority level delegated by the relevant Responsible Manager. Working within the AAP Maintenance Function, you are required to conduct maintenance in accordance with the relevant regulations, Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) (or equivalent) and all other maintenance procedures as laid out within authorised AAP procedures, relevant Aircraft Maintenance manuals and Defence documentation.
This position reports to Team Lead Component Deeper Maintenance, through respective Aircraft Technical Leads, responsible for all ARH Structural maintenance activities undertaken by the Darwin Maintenance teams. Darwin Structure AME's are primarily responsible for performing ARH Deeper Maintenance activities while also conducting Off Aircraft Maintenance and supporting operational units in Industry specific tasks, such as advanced structure repairs, aircraft and component modifications.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need to live the Airbus Values, work with passion and determination, able to work to tight deadlines in an environment of continuous improvement. The skills and experience suited to this role:
- Diploma Aeroskills (Structures) or equivalent issued by a Registered Training Organisation
- High-Level aviation airworthiness regulatory knowledge and it's applicability in the relevant environment
- Understanding of relevant Aircraft Maintenance documentation and practices
- Experience in an Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) environment
- Knowledge of and experience using Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP)
- Have obtained, in the judgement of the relevant Responsible Manager and the Company, sufficient experience on type to support a successful application for maintenance task authorisation at the appropriate level
- Defence Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance (or the ability to obtain one)
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and customer satisfaction
The following experience would also be beneficial (however not mandatory):
- Knowledge of and experience using CAMM2
- Knowledge and experience in complex composite repairs including Carbon Composites
- Defence ARH Type rating Military Aircraft Maintenance Licence B1.3 with Structures inclusion
Why us
We seek to inspire our people to grow, so you have the right mindset, behaviours and skills to thrive and achieve the organisation goals whilst being focussed on your personal development through classroom and online learning.
We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility that allows you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program.
Some of our benefits include:
- Flexible working including an early finish every Friday
- A commitment to your professional development through classroom and online learning
- BUPA healthcare provider corporate rates & access to Defence Health as a Defence Industry company
- Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- Travel discounts for flights, rental cars and accommodation
- Novated leasing options with two providers
- Free secure onsite parking
- Values driven leadership focussed on employee and customer experience
- Employee health plans & Employee Assistance Program
- Free confidential counsellor (via phone)
Supporting Diversity
At Airbus, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Diversity is key to our ability to work cohesively as a team regardless of age, disability, race, sex, intersex status, gender identity and sexual orientation.
AboutAirbus
With a 50-year track record of innovation, technological firsts and industry milestones, Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to a customer base that spans the globe - with operations for commercial aircraft, helicopters, defence, space and security. At Airbus, we believe that it's not just what we make, but how we make it that counts.
We are convinced that our customers, investors and the communities we are working with not only ask us to create products, jobs and shareholder returns, but to promote responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and act with integrity. We conduct our business ethically, based on Airbus values, and in compliance with all laws and regulations. We strive for a culture of integrity in our people, partners and suppliers
Six core values lie at the heart of Airbus, and these help us define not just "what we do" but "how we do it". They are our foundation and help our employees identify with our company.
Nearly 55,000 Airbus employees participated in defining our values: We are one/teamwork, integrity, customer focus, reliability, respect and creativity. These values shape the DNA of our business, reflecting the unique blend of qualities found in every member of our global family.
Airbus in Australia Pacific
With employees at sites across Australia and New Zealand, Airbus in Australia Pacific has access to the financial strength and expertise of Airbus Helicopters and Airbus.
In Australia, Airbus provides MRO support to the P-8 Poseidon aircraft and C-130J Hercules transports for the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) and 22 ARH Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Australian Army. This presence has made a direct contribution to the local economies, built regional aerospace capabilities and created high-value jobs in the aviation industry.
Airbus also operates an MRO business for rotary and fixed wing military aircraft in New Zealand. This covers aircraft operated by the New Zealand Defence Force, such as the C-130H and P-3K Orion. The New Zealand Defence Force operates eight NH90 helicopters successfully supporting disaster relief, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations.
In the civil and parapublic segments, there are around 700 Airbus helicopters in service in the Asia Pacific region from across the product line. Airbus in Australia Pacific is recognised as a leader in propeller and engine maintenance.
If it sounds like a role for you apply now!
Applications close: 30 June 2024
Please note: Position may close prior to close date so don't delay, apply now!
You must be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment medical screening which may include drug and alcohol testing.
