Location:	RAAF Base Amberley
Category:	Trade / Operations
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1953759
Attachments:	No File Attached
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

The Opportunity

Join our team at BDA's Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services Capability as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) on the MQ-28 Ghost Bat program.

The MQ-28 Ghost Bat is an uncrewed teaming aircraft designed to be a force multiplier providing affordable, intelligent mass while reducing risk to existing crewed assets. The MQ-28 is the first aircraft conceived, designed and manufactured (outside the US for Boeing) in Australia in over 50 years.

What you will bring to BDA

As an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills ( Mechanical)

• Demonstrate an understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures and regulations.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen to be able to possess an Australian NV1 Defence security clearance or the ability to obtain.
• Hold a C class driver's license.
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with various stakeholders.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with Military aircraft.

• Hold CASA or DASA Maintenance License or the ability to obtain.
• Be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety procedures.
• Have a working knowledge of computer-based maintenance management systems.

This role may require travel and periods working away from home. It's a great chance to immerse yourself in a different environment with our customer while carrying out the duties of the role

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 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.

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 part of BDA, you will join innovative and ethical professionals who possess the critical skills required to develop and deliver world-class capabilities and systems that protect Australia and its national interests.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while working within a diverse team committed to excellence, innovation, and continual advancement.

Benefits

• Formal reward and recognition program
• Access to discounted health insurance, travel, and accommodation
• Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave, and First Nation Cultural Leave
• Opportunities to engage with social and community groups, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and STEM-focused initiatives

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

We are also committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, and Defence Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.