P8 Training Device Technician | RAAF Base Edinburgh

P8 Training Device Technician

Posted on 25-Mar-2025

Application Close Date: 08-Apr-2025

Location:	RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:	Administration
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1842396
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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 talented Training Device Technician to support the P-8A Poseidon - Maritime intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and response aircraft. Training Device Technicians provide technical support to aircrew and maintenance training devices within a world class training facility at RAAF Edinburgh, Adelaide. Additionally, this role may provide opportunity for limited duration international employment in support of training system installation activities.

Responsibilities:

Conduct pre-operation readiness, post-operation maintenance activities to synthetic training devices;
Perform maintenance, repair, test, installation, configuration, upgrade and modification of simulators and training components, devices, hardware and software in accordance with approved maintenance documentation;
Liaise with operational crews, Training Device Maintenance Manager and other P8SP internal stakeholders, ensuring accurate reporting of training device readiness;
Liaise with applicable external agencies, including OEMs and Sub-Contractors;
Ensure personnel and product safety, per BDA's Environment, Health & Safety, and enterprise Safety Management Systems;
Interpret and apply Global Trade Controls (GTC) principles, and work with various stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Experience/Qualifications

Experience in maintaining simulation devices
A minimum AQF Level-3 qualification in either: Avionics, Mechatronics, Electronics and Communications, or equivalent trade qualification (essential)
Experience maintaining P-8A Poseidon electrical, instrument, navigation, communication and mission systems (desirable)
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements

IT/System Administration skills (highly desirable)

Minimum NV1 Security Clearance, or ability to obtain (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.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

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. From the seabed to outer space, we have helped shape aerospace and defence innovations in Australia over the past 95 years.

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.

We're also committed to fostering an environment that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.

As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates from other industries including mining, communications, ICT and oil and gas.

If you don't meet 100% of the criteria for this role although you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, don't hesitate to apply.

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