Flight Scheduler / Operations Duty Officer - Helicopter Aircrew Training System

at  Boeing

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Location:
Nowra
Category:
Trade / Operations
Position Type:
Permanent
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ABOUT US

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation’s most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Boeing Defence Australia specific site positions will have physical requirements which are applicable. Physical requirements are outlined by the recruitment manager in consultation with the Environment Health & Safety Department. A formal assessment of the physical requirements will need to be completed through the Environment Health & Safety Department for specific roles which would then reflect into the position description.

Experience/ Qualifications

• Experience in flight management systems such as FlightPro™ and/or Patriot Excalibur
• Experience in Defence or Commercial flying schools with complex programing
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team and autonomously
• Demonstrated ability to work within pre-set program timeframes
• Flexibility to react to short notice requests from the OPSO
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements

The Flight Scheduler / Duty Officer is part of a small Operations team consisting of BDA and Commonwealth personnel. The Operations team is headed by the OPSO, and is responsible for the day to day planning and management of training including:

• The management of the executed daily flying program, including changes and cancellations, (day crisis co-ordination),
• Support non-flight training schedule,
• Co-ordinate supporting assets (Multi-role Aviation Training Vessel, small boats)
• Liaise with HMAS Albatross airfield co-ordination centre, Thales Synthetic Training Equipment, Information Communication Technology manager and JHS training instructors to manage availability of devices
• Sign in/out Night Vision Devices in compliance with ITAR regulations
• Hold Search and Rescue coverage
• Ensure program data is entered correctly and provide data for reporting to the Commonwealth
• Deliver night flying briefs to crew and students
• Liaise with maintenance on aircraft availability and equipment required

Experience/ Qualifications

• Experience in flight management systems such as FlightPro™ and/or Patriot Excalibur
• Experience in Defence or Commercial flying schools with complex programing
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team and autonomously
• Demonstrated ability to work within pre-set program timeframes
• Flexibility to react to short notice requests from the OPSO
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Please note this is a shift work position comprising of 2 weeks of days followed by 2 weeks of nights. 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.