ABOUT US

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. With a workforce of 130,000 Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners around. With employees at multiple sites across Australia and New Zealand, Airbus Australia and Airbus New Zealand has access to the financial strength and expertise of Airbus Helicopters and Airbus.
Airbus Australia maintains the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon, the MC-55A Peregrine and C-130J Hercules transports; and the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s C-130s. The company is recognised as a leader in propeller and engine maintenance.
The company supports 22 ARH Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Army. Airbus Australia delivers new Airbus Helicopters machines and supports more than 500 aircraft through a network of local facilities.
Applicants must be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment medical screening which may include drug and alcohol testing.
Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Forecast and dissemination of mission requirements among relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate and lead stakeholder meetings with regards to urgent fleet planning or operational matters
• Provide tasking priorities for individual aircraft based off mission requirements, AFHR and EFH status
• Perform Fleet Planning activities, including maintenance of, and updates to, the C-130J Fleet Plan
• Ensure Fleet Plan changes are properly documented and stakeholders informed
• In consultation with key stakeholders, develop the Statement of Work for Deeper Maintenance servicings (including R20, R30 and R80 as well as standalone induction for capability Modifications, etc.)
• Act as the conduit between Airbus Maintenance and Squadron Operations for the planning of maintenance check/test flight

The knowledge and experience best suited to this role:

• Aircraft Technical Trade Qualification and/or equivalent
• Technical experience in aircraft maintenance engineering (Part 145 or equivalent) or CAM (Part M or equivalent), or Technical Support services in the aviation industry, with multi-engine, fixed-wing aircraft types
• Knowledge and understanding of interdependencies between maintenance (including maintenance and fleet planning) and other airworthiness management and support activities
• Understanding of maintenance and engineering cost drivers and how to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Superior knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations (e.g., DASR, CASA, EASA etc.), standards and internal best practices

Skills and abilities that will assist you to be successful in this role include:

• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, motivated and autonomous, balancing best practices with customer requirements
• Ability to resolve complex operational service issues, with strong analytical, and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer-service mindset and stakeholder management skills and ability to work constructively and productively with customers both internal and external.
• Strong planning skills and strong time management and organisational skills