Aircraft Component Repair Team Leader

at  Lockheed Martin Australia

ABOUT US:

Sikorsky Australia, a Lockheed Martin Company, is a dynamic, growing, and energetic organisation offering stimulating, challenging work at the forefront of technology. Widely regarded as Australia’s leading rotary wing support organistaion, we employ over 200 people to ensure availability of mission ready aircraft for operational flights. deployments around the globe and rescue missions including bushfire and flood assist.
Dedicated to providing full sustainment solutions, training and end to end logistics support for the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters we pride ourselves on our team values fostering a culture of innovation, learning and development where we celebrate and value our people.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

At Sikorsky Australia we value our team and the contributions they make every day. We provide the following benefits to recognise and reward that contribution.

• Competitive remuneration.
• Flexible work arrangements, including 4-day work weeks, 9-day fortnight. We work with you to get the best balance possible.
• Ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks of annual leave
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Paid parental and Defence leave.
• Destination Discounts - save money on everyday purchase including supermarket, petrol, accommodation, retail, and many more.
• Health and wellness support and benefits for you and your family including access to free counselling, financial counselling and flu vacs.
• Corporate health insurance with Defence Health or Bupa.
• Fitness/ Gym passport.
• Peer to peer recognitions – earn Kudo’s point to purchase vouchers and goods.
• Salary packaging.
• Internal and global career opportunities.
• On the job training and support.
• Challenging career with Industry leading training.

For those looking for a change in lifestyle, you couldn’t ask for better. Enjoy the beauty of South Coast at your doorstep with only a short drive to Sydney or Canberra.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

You will be responsible for providing supervision and team leadership to ensure maintenance is performed and completed, and when required, carry out maintenance tasks as directed in accordance with company practices and national /international aviation standards. You will also:

• Coordinate and supervise a team, providing mentoring and coaching.
• Monitor work activities and work closely with relevant stakeholders to address any issues that may affect the successful completion of tasks and projects.
• Perform AME, Authorised Person, Maintenance Inspector/Supervisor, and/or Independent Inspector maintenance tasks in accordance with all regulatory and company standards as required.
• Ensure team skills, knowledge, qualifications and capability are maintained and developed in order to support current and planned projects.
• Allocate assigned labour resources to ensure maintenance activities are performed safely, efficiently and effectively with minimum cost.
• Actively contribute to the preparation of regular and on-demand technical and non-technical reports.
• Apply quality framework principles to ensure company commitment to providing the highest quality service and product possible is achieved.
• Ensure that business processes are in place to ensure customer deliverables are supported.
• Exercise control over maintenance related expenditures, including materials charges, personnel task assignments, rosters, and overtime.
• Any other duties as required

To see you succeed in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications (Certificate IV or above) in a relevant discipline (Aeroskills - Avionics, Mechanical, Structures etc.) from a recognised institution
• Military Aircraft Maintenance License (MAML).
• 3 to 5 year’s experience in a supervisory position.
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of at least one of the following regulatory frameworks: AMO, CASA, EASA and/ or FAA.
• Computer literacy with an ability to produce, analyse, and interpret complex reports and information