Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

About the Position

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) on the MQ-28 Ghost Bat program. This role is based at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.

Responsibilities

As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), you will be hands-on with maintenance, modifications, servicing, inspections, testing, and fault-finding on aircraft systems. Your duties will include:

• Collaborating within the MRO team to ensure efficient task completion
• Ensuring compliance with DASR Part 145 like Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) regulations
• Fostering effective communication and coordination with Boeing, customers, and industry teams
• Ensuring Quality Assurance (QA) procedures, aircraft maintenance/modification operating procedures, and meticulous documentation practices are followed
• Embracing a positive attitude towards Environmental Health & Safety, prioritizing the well-being of all personnel

Requirements

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
• Be an Australian Citizen to meet Defence security requirements
• Hold a current driver's licence

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with Military aircraft
• Hold a CASA or DASA Maintenance Licence

We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package under BDA's Enterprise Agreement
• Access to extensive savings and cashback offers from over 350 retailers including Coles and Woolworths through the Boeing Discount program
• Relocation assistance options, where required
• Flexible Paid Parental leave with options up to 32 weeks
• 2 weeks paid Defence Reservist Leave
• Various other leave options including Purchased leave, Cultural Leave, Volunteer leave, and Study leave
• Career Development support including study assistance, digital learning, mentoring circles, and leadership program
• Health and Wellbeing programs including access to discounted health insurance

About the Company

Joining Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. BDA is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

Security Clearance

You will be required to successfully undergo the vetting process for a Government security clearance (Negative Vetting 1) sponsored by BDA. Therefore, you must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and must have the ability to verify your background for the whole of life i.e. birth to present time. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.