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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures

Williamtown, New South Wales Job ID BOE/1848797 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Mar. 05, 2025
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Job Description

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Location:
RAAF Base Williamtown
Category:
Trade / Operations
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1848797
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The Boeing Company offers a wide range of career opportunities. As a Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) employee, you're part of the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft. 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.

We are now recruiting for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures position based at RAAF Williamtown.

As a BDA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for but not limited to Structures aircraft and component servicing requirements, provide direction and supervision to subordinate employees as necessary, and undertake Structures Quality Inspection activities in support of Product Support & Maintenance (PS&M), Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) services - Williamtown. This includes support for Aircraft and Aircraft Component maintenance activities.

This role involves the following key duties and responsibilities:

  • Completion of assigned tasks by undertaking a variety of activities, requiring the application of training provided in accordance with the appropriate documentation (publications, documents, engineering drawings, etc).
  • Contributes to improvements in the performance of the team (and the organisation generally) by proposing solutions to problems and more effective methods of work.
  • Ensuring all maintenance tasks carried out are IAW the applicable Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) and certified in the maintenance documentation.
  • Promoting a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring compliance with EH&S policies and procedures.
  • Liaise with 21J Design Organisation and Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation in relation to repair design and incorporation.
  • Be available for both A Shift and B Shift, rostering in rotation with other section members.

BDA requires all applicants to be able to demonstrate the following essential qualifications:

  • Certificate IV in Aero skills (Structures)
  • Be able to demonstrate an understanding of Quality Assurance (QA) procedures
  • Hold or be able to obtain a Defence Security Clearance of Negative Vetting 1
  • Meet the security requirements of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITARS)
  • Be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety procedures
  • Hold a C class driver's license

Desirable Criteria:

  • Previous BOEING 737 Aircraft Structures experience.
  • Elevated Work Platform TLILIC2005A or equivalent
  • Work Safely at Heights RIIOHS204A or equivalent
  • Composite repair training IAW DASR 145.A.30(f) AMC1. (Composite Specialist Course (216309) or equivalent Adhesive Bonding Techniques (112570))
  • Composite and Bonding recertification - currency within the last 3 years (36 months)
  • Confined Space training

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. Boeing celebrates diversity by celebrating First Nations, Veterans and Women as part of our action plan for an inclusive workforce.

What we offer:

  • Generous study assistance and education options
  • Career Development support
  • Global Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
  • Paid Parental Leave, Defence Reservist Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave and First Nation Cultural Leave
  • Join social and community groups and explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.

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.


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.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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