Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics

About the role

Boeing Defence Australia is recruiting an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice in the avionics trade at RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland. The apprentice joins the MRO Services team and supports the Chinook Integrated Support Services program. No defence aviation background is required; applicants from the aviation trades industry are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Hands-on aircraft flight-line activities supporting mission success
• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of systems and components
• Ensuring compliance with maintenance documentation
• Fostering a culture of safety in the workplace
• Following Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures

Required profile

• CERT IV Aeroskills qualification, passing the RTO exams to the acceptable mark and achieving 75% or higher for a Defence Licensed outcome
• Australian citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 AGSVA clearance
• Fluent English (speaking, reading and writing)
• Willingness to undergo the Negative Vetting 1 security clearance vetting sponsored by BDA, with full background disclosure
• C class driver's licence

Required skills

• Enthusiasm for a career in aviation and commitment to complete the CERT IV Aeroskills and maintain an experience journal
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork
• Proactive approach to task management

What we offer

• Fortnightly wage of $1,433.85 (under 21) or $2,557.62 (21+) plus allowances and superannuation
• Day work pattern with occasional afternoon shifts, and possible fully funded travel
• Educational assistance, Employee Assistance Program and annual flu vaccination
• Discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Paid parental leave, Defence Reservist Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave and First Nation Cultural Leave