The Opportunity

Are you an Aircraft structures technician looking to get off the tools? Or perhaps you're a technical officer looking for a change? Want to utilise your extensive technical experience but aren't sure what the next step in your career looks like? This role with Boeing Defence Australia supporting the E-7A Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft could be the role you've been looking for! Your new position will initially support technical publication development for our United States Airforce customer but could later branch out into supporting other international programs.

This role is flexible and can be based in Brisbane, Adelaide or Williamtown.

Responsibilities

AEW&C SME responsibilities will include:

• Development and review of critical and routine technical publication revision tasks for AEW&C customers
• Communicating clear instructions for incorporation of technical publication tasks to ensure cost, schedule and quality targets are met; and
• Working closely with AEW&C Coordinators and Execution Leads to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks to achieve project revision deliveries.

Experience/Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) or related qualification
• Experience in maintenance and or operations of Boeing 737 or AEW&C aircraft would be highly regarded
• The ability to evaluate technical source data and specifications
• Experience in authoring technical publications
• The ability to communicate with technical personnel from multiple skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and issues impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables
• The ability to analyse problems (troubleshooting, fault isolation, repair, modification, or redesign) of assigned end items to support the design, development and modification of company products using knowledge of engineering disciplines
• Eligibility for an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Defence Security Clearance
• Current Australian Citizenship
• Technical knowledge of military systems.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

Benefits 

• Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonuses. 
• Flexible Work Schedule: Benefit from a hybrid work model, with options for an RDO and WHF 2 days a week. 
• Paid Leave Options: Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.
• Financial Discounts: Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.
• Financial Benefits: Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.
• Career Development: Receive both informal and formal tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways.
• Recognition Program: Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.

About the company 

At Boeing, we connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through aerospace innovation. As one of Australia's leading prime defence contractors, Boeing Defence Australia supports some of the largest and most complex programs for the customers including the Australian Defence Force to support world- class defence capabilities. Boeing plays an integral role in the region's aerospace and defence industry. We're a leader in advanced manufacturing the development and production of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, communications systems, sustainment, training and services, research and development, and uncrewed systems. 

​We are committed to building a unique and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.  

How to apply

If you are ready to join an innovative defence industry leader, click Apply Now.  

For more information about Boeing Defence Australia including more about our values and behaviours see our new website https://www.boeing.com.au/about-boeing-in-australia/subsidiaries/boeing-defence-australia.