Manual Machinist - Fitter & Turner

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion

As Fitter & Turner with Component Services you will be responsible for the overall project coordination of the machining and processing workshops, as directed by the Machineshop Lead Hand.

• Being accountable for monitoring allocated maintenance projects times and productivity on projects, as well as general housekeeping. 
• Reading, comprehending and applying technical drawings.
• Responsible for tracking hours against schedules and notifying internal managers immediately of job overruns, including hours, schedule and/or costing. 
• Contribute to identifying and raising ASR’s and actioning when approved, as well as monitoring whether to action or not, rejected ASR’s by the  Machineshop Lead Hand . 
• ASR’s are raised at the time of identification or additional work and are accurate.
• Monitor the coordination of workshop project slots and liaise with Machineshop Lead Hand to identify and run overs. 
• Provide direction to engineers and maintenance employees to assist them to meet budgets and delivery schedules.
• Monitor and communication with the Machineshop Lead Hand, the Project and Planning teams machining turnaround times (i.e. late or on time). 
• Contribute to the monitoring of preventive maintenance employee regulatory compliance.
• Monitor the allocation of manpower to various projects, as well as the prioritisation of people to identified job tasks to various projects and job tasks within the facility. 
• Liaise with the Operations Manager and Machineshop Leading Hand with the request of sub-contractors, when required. 
• Actively support and participate in the Jet Aviation Australia Core Values and Safety, Security and Environment policies and procedures as detailed in the Jet Aviation Australia Governance Policies Manual. 
• Ensure maintenance performed on assigned component is carried out in compliance with company policies and procedures, and Civil Aviation Regulations.   

• Minimum Trade qualifications (Fitter & Turner, Machinist, Mechanical or suitable related disciplines).
• Hands on experience of manual machines like Saw, Lathe, Milling, Drilling and pneumatic/electrical hand tools essential.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work to the instructions. 
• Ability to use measuring instruments
• Demonstrate an understanding of aviation regulatory requirements for Aircraft Maintenance. 
• Knowledge of Aircraft Maintenance & Component repairs is desirable
• Proven experience in project management of aircraft maintenance of modifications is considered an advantage
• Experience in a customer focused work environment with multiple priorities and project deadlines. 
• Computer literate in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and Microsoft Outlook and Excel. 
• Ability to work flexible schedules and in various weather conditions as well as meeting minimum physical requirements of the job 
• You may be required to work overtime as required.
• Demonstrate a high level of communication and interpersonal skills.

• A competitive remuneration package
• Local, National and International future opportunities
• Annual Flu Vaccination program
• Employee Assistance Program - LifeWorks
• Friendly team environment

Your application must be submitted via SEEK and must consist of the following:

• Acknowledgement that you have a current legal right to work in Australia;
• A cover letter (1-2 pages max) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role; and
• A copy of your updated resume.