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Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - Avionics
Richmond - Sydney, NSW - Relocation package available!In Richmond, NSW Airbus provides heavy maintenance and modifications for the Royal Australian Air Force's fleet of C-130J Hercules.
About the roleWe are currently seeking Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to join our team located at RAAF Base Richmond.
These positions are suitable to people who are CASA licenced or EASA licenced (with type rating), ex-DASA licenced and AMEs with C-130J type (or similar) experience.
Airbus is committed to work with you on transitioning your licence, providing type training and the opportunity to be licenced on type for the C-130J Hercules platform.
Application Process
Please ensure that your application includes your current resume and a copy of your relevant qualifications/certifications.
Work hours
Airbus operates to a 4-day work week (38 hours), Mon – Thu (6.00 am – 4.00 pm), with overtime available.
About you
To be successful in this role, it is a requirement to be able to work in a team environment, have a strong attention to detail as well as good verbal and written skills.
The knowledge, skills and experience best suited to this role would include:
- Experience in C-130J maintenance
- Hold any of the below qualifications or greater:
- Cert IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
- DASR 66 Military Aircraft Maintenance Licence (or previously held a licence)
- CASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence
- EASA Category B Examination Credits
- Cert in Aeronautical Engineering (Level 4) (NZ)
- Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Level 5 or greater) (NZ)
- NVQ Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (UK)
- Craft Certificate - Aircraft Mechanics (IRE)
- Understanding of relevant aircraft maintenance documentation and practices
Other experience that would be highly regarded (however not mandatory) includes:
- Experience in a heavy maintenance environment
- Any military aircraft maintenance experience
You must be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment screening which may include criminal history checks, medical, and drug and alcohol testing.
About us
With employees at sites across Australia and New Zealand, Airbus has access to the financial strength and expertise of Airbus Helicopters and Airbus.In Australia, Airbus provides MRO support to the P-8 Poseidon, MC-55A Peregrine aircraft and C-130J Hercules transports for the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) and 22 ARH Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Australian Army. This presence has made a direct contribution to the local economies, built regional aerospace capabilities and created high-value jobs in the aviation industry.
Airbus also operates an MRO business for rotary and fixed wing military aircraft in New Zealand. This covers aircraft operated by the New Zealand Defence Force, such as the C-130H and P-3K Orion. The New Zealand Defence Force operates eight NH90 helicopters successfully supporting disaster relief, search and rescue, and law enforcement operations.
In the civil and parapublic segments, there are around 700 Airbus helicopters in service in the Asia Pacific region from across the product line. Airbus is recognised as a leader in propeller and engine maintenance.Why us?
At Airbus Richmond, we are a close-knit team with a strong sense of community. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.
Some of our benefits include:
- Flexible work arrangements including a 4-day working week
- Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- Travel discounts for flights, rental cars and accommodation
- Novated leasing options with two providers
- Employee Share Ownership Plan
- Free secure onsite parking
- Employee health plans & Employee Assistance Program
- BUPA healthcare provider corporate rates & access to Defence Health (as a Defence Industry company)
- EAP Program
- Free onsite physiotherapist available
- Free onsite confidential counsellor
- A commitment to your professional development through classroom and online learning
- Values driven leadership focussed on employee and customer experience
- Clear operational and strategic objectives with significant future commercial opportunities
- Supportive structures, systems and processes with a commitment to your development
- Strong links to the broader Airbus Group global community
If this sounds like a role for you apply now!