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Form of workExperienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to Supervise Apprentices & Fitters - Mechanical, Structures or Avionics
About the role
Do you have qualifications and experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) and are willing to share that experience with the next generation of AMEs?
Airbus is looking for people just like you to provide on-the-job training and supervision for RAAF Fitters and Airbus apprentices progressing towards their AME qualifications.
Richmond - Sydney, NSW
At Richmond, NSW Airbus provides heavy maintenance and modifications for the Royal Australian Air Force's fleet of C130J Hercules and an ideal work environment to develop the skills for the next generation of AMEs for the RAAF and Airbus.
Work hours
This role ideally suits semi-retired people who are seeking part-time employment to provide meaningful work and to supplement their retirement income. The Airbus Richmond site operates Monday to Thursday; however, this role is open to people seeking as little as 2 days per week work.
About you
To be successful in this role, it is a requirement to be able to work in a team environment, have a strong attention to detail as well as good verbal and written skills.
The knowledge, skills and experience best suited to this role would include:
- Experienced AME and the desire to pass on your skills to the next generation of AMEs
- Hold any of the below qualifications or greater:
- Trade Certificate in aircraft maintenance (Engine, Airframe, Electrical, Instrument, Radio or Structures).
- Cert IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical, Structures or Avionics)
- DASR 66 Military Aircraft Maintenance Licence
- CASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence
- Understanding of relevant aircraft maintenance documentation and practices
- Valid Driver's License
Other experience that would be highly regarded (however not mandatory) includes:
- Any military aircraft maintenance experience
- Experience in heavy maintenance (civil or military)
- Experience in C130J maintenance
About us
Airbus in Australia Pacific maintains the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) C-130J Hercules transports and AP-3C Orion reconnaissance aircraft and the Royal New Zealand Air Force's C-130s and P3s.
The company supports the ARH Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Army and the company is recognised as a leader in propeller and engine maintenance.
Airbus in Australia Pacific delivers new Airbus Helicopters machines and supports more than 500 aircraft through a network of local facilities.
Why us?
At Airbus Richmond, we are a close-knit team with a strong sense of community. 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.
Some of our benefits include:
- Flexible working including a 4-day working week every week
- 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 onsite physiotherapist
- Free onsite confidential counsellor
- Free onsite parking
- A commitment to your professional development through classroom and online learning
- Values driven leadership focussed on employee and customer experience
- Employee health plans and corporate discounts (via Bupa), access to Defence Health as a DISP member company
You must be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment screening which may include police checks, medical, and drug and alcohol testing.
If this sounds like a role for you apply now!
