Maintenance Manager – Defence Aviation systems at Thales
Nowra, New South Wales, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 25

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Clearances, Avionics, Instagram, Aviation, Electronics, It

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.
Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.
From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.
Located south of Sydney at HMAS Albatross within the Helicopter Aircrew Training School (HATS) in Nowra, New South Wales, Australia. You will be joining a team of simulation professionals, backed up by a world leading Training and Simulation business in Thales. This team is embedded within a diverse customer environment and is critical in the successful execution of the unit mission statement – preparing helicopter aircrew for combat

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS;

  • Qualification in avionics, electronics, computer/IT or similar
  • Experience as a supervisor or leader in a high-touch work environment

HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS;

  • Experience in simulation, aviation or other advanced tech environments
  • Previous experience in Defence projects
  • Security Clearance, currently held or attainable

GOOD TO KNOW

You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.

Overseas candidates who meet or exceed the listed requirements will be considered.

  • Note. IAW Australian Government Visa requirements, age restriction and other conditions on employment may apply.

To learn more about clearances please visit – https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, candidates Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate Australian Government clearance.
To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
For more information on Thales visit us @ThalesCareers on Instagram

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It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.
We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.
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Responsibilities

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

This role provides management and oversight for the maintenance of the Synthetic Training Environment (STE) at HATS, which consists of 3x Flight Simulators (EC135), 2x Virtual Reality Trainers, 2x Tactical Part Task Trainers, 2x DeskTop Trainers, 1 Marshalling Virtual Reality Trainer and the school’s internal ICT system.
This role is critical to the success of the Thales HATS project and is part of the Thales leadership team contributing to the strategic objectives for the Thales project team and the wider AVS organisation.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position will involve direct engagement with our prime customer Boeing Defence Australia (BDA), and the end-user being members of the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army, as well as other administration staff within the training school.

Other key responsibilities include:

  • Managing & leading the overall operation & maintenance activities for Simulation & Systems to maintain the performance requirements of the Thales contract
  • Mentor & lead teams to drive performance & maintain & foster a high safety culture
  • Report development & tracking
  • Manage & foster a high commitment to quality systems & processes
  • Communicate & work with key subcontractors & our customers to raise & resolve complex technical issues with the STE devices
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