About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.
Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a talented C-17 Simulator Technician Team Lead to support a world class strategic lift aircraft, the C-17 Globemaster. The Simulator Technician Team Lead ensures the seamless execution of maintenance activities across a wide variety of training devices in support of Pilot, Loadmaster and Maintenance Instruction. The role is based at RAAF Amberley, Brisbane. The role belongs to the Product Support, Training and Maintenance Capability.
**Responsibilities**:
- Provide leadership to the local C-17 Simulator Technician Team including contract execution, performance, safety and quality.
- Demonstrate sound communication and analytical skills with the ability to leverage stakeholder relationships and resources to ensure timely management of C-17 training system requirements
- Manage information security requirements for C-17 training systems
- Work and contribute to BDA's Environment, Health & Safety Management System
- Manage and perform general pre-operations, post-operations and component handling of training devices when other team members are absent
- Demonstrate an understanding of maintenance, repair, test, installation, configuration, upgrade and modification of simulators and training components, devices, hardware and software in accordance with approved maintenance documentation
Experience/Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in the leadership and management of maintenance activities across a wide variety of systems including pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, software, and visual (highly desirable)
- Boeing Defence Australia organisational understanding (highly desirable)
- Management experience (desirable)
- Familiarity with aircraft flight and mission systems preferred, but not essential
- Certificate IV Aeroskills - Avionics MEA0618 or equivalent (desirable)
- Experience maintaining aircrew and maintenance simulators (desirable)
- Restricted Electrical Licence (Desirable)
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements
- IT skills and an understanding of engineering processes (desirable)
- Minimum NV1 Security Clearance (essential)
Culture
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
**Benefits**:
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
How to apply
Find out more about Boeing Defence Australia here.
Boeing has implemented a new COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in Australia that requires all new Boeing Australia hires to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19, or have an approved medical exemption. This role is categorised as Group 1 under the Boeing Australia COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Controls Policy.