About the Opportunity
Airbus has an opportunity for a passionate person to join our Edinburgh team to fulfil a recently vacated Technical Assessor / Officer position in support of the P8-A Poseidon program.
The P-8A Poseidon is Australia's proven multi‐mission maritime patrol aircraft. Based on the commercial design of Boeing's 737-800, it has been substantially modified for its multi‐mission role. Based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Airbus works with multiple agencies to support the P8‐A Poseidon platform.
About the Role
As a Technical Assessor (TA) you will analyse and document applicable requirements in support of continuing airworthiness. The TA acts as the logistics and technical interface between Engineering, Technical Services, and Supply teams.
Key responsibilities include identifying and managing Aeronautical Product (AP), maintaining the approved Authority to Fit (ATF) systems (both Airbus and Commonwealth), conducting Technical Spares Assessment, Stock Assessment and Cataloguing Services, and ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities, contractual and organisational requirements.
Additional functions may include:
* Hazchem Management
* Weapons System Database Administration
* Aircraft Maintenance Policy Management
* Maintenance Engineering Analysis
* Technical Writing of Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness
* Technical Publication Management
About You
To be successful you must be able to work in a high‐performing team environment, possess well‐developed relationship skills, strong verbal and written communication, and be able to meet tight deadlines in a continuous‐improvement setting.
* 10+ years' experience in the aviation industry
* 5+ years' experience (post trade qualification) working as a fully qualified technician in Maintenance or Continuing Airworthiness Management environment, or professional experience in a relevant engineering field as a practising engineer
* Certificate IV in Aeroskills or equivalent experience
* Logistics Assessors Training
* Logistics Codification and Cataloguing Courses
* Defence Materials Catalogue Training
* Formal Training with Microsoft Suite Software
Desirable skills and experience:
* Sufficient technical vocabulary to interpret and process technical information
* Ability to absorb multiple inputs and make difficult decisions in the best interests of the capability
* Self‐directed task management in a high workload environment
* Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and customer satisfaction
Why Us
Here at Airbus we offer a holistic, competitive framework recognising performance and rewarding outcomes. We provide benefits that support your health and wellbeing, work‐life balance and financial security.
Some of Our Benefits Include
* Flexible working, including hybrid, 9‐day fortnight and flexible hours – let us know what flexibility means to you!
* 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
* Commitment to professional development through classroom and online learning
* Values‐driven leadership focused on employee and customer experience
* Employee health plans and corporate discounts (via Bupa), access to Defence Health as a DISP member company
Applicants must be eligible for a high‐level Australian Government Security Clearance and be able to satisfy pre‐employment medical screening, which may include drug and alcohol testing.
Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex‐defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
About Airbus
With employees at multiple sites across Australia and New Zealand, Airbus Australia enjoys the financial strength and expertise of Airbus Helicopters and Airbus. We maintain the RAAF P‐8A Poseidon, the MC‐55A Peregrine and C‐130J Hercules transports, and support 22 ARH Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Army.
Airbus Australia delivers new Airbus Helicopters machines and supports more than 500 aircraft through a local facilities network, recognised as a leader in propeller and engine maintenance.
Apply Now!
Applications close: 22 March 2026
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