Location:	Oakey
Category:	Trade / Operations
Position Type:	Temporary
Job Reference:	BOE/1855557
Attachments:	No File Attached
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The Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking the next generation of Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to start their career in aviation as part of the CH-47F (Chinook) Maintenance and Logistics Support program in Australia. As our newest Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer,you will be responsible for gaining skills and experience in maintenance and modification of the various Avionics, Mechanical and Structures systems and associated equipment, in support of attainment of an Aeroskills Certificate IV as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical.

The program is located at the Army Aviation Training Centre Oakey, Queensland in support of The Republic of Singapore Air Forces local fleet detachment. Members of the established maintenance team may also be required to support deployed operations within Australia for periods of 4 to 12 weeks each year.

Your Day:

No two days are the same, but here is an example of what activities you can expect to undertake during your apprenticeship:

• Aircraft and servicing duties
• Removal and installation of aircraft components
• Disassembly and reassembly of aircraft components
• Preparation and use of aircraft support equipment
• Inspection, maintenance, servicing, repair and fault diagnosis of components and systems.
• Aircraft flight-line handling duties

In addition to the above, in order to successfully complete your apprenticeship, you will also be required to:

• Attend training with a Registered Training Organisation,

• Pass all examinations to the acceptable pass mark of the Registered Training Organisation,

• Maintain a detailed journal of experience to a standard acceptable to BDA and the Registered Training Organisation

Your checklist for success:

• Enthusiasm and passion to learn aircraft maintenance activities from experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers who will mentor and guide you from day one to completion of your Cert IV Aeroskills.
• Avionics, Mechanical and Structures aptitude with a willingness to learn
• Ability to successfully interact with mentors, co-workers and management to maintain productive working relationships to meet team, business unit, and organisational goals
• Have the self-discipline to maintain a current work journal   
• Able to speak, read and write fluent English

The nice to haves:

• Competence with Microsoft office suite.
• Knowledge of aircraft operational procedures.
• Completion of theory of Cert IV in Aeroskills (desirable only)

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.

As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests.

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.

Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and Defence Veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.