MAINTENANCE MANAGER

 

• 6 month fixed term contract with potential permanency
• Manage military aircraft training fleet maintenance in Tamworth
• An opportunity to really make an impact!

BAE Systems is Australia’s largest defence company and offers the Australian Defence Force and security customers’ total capability across aerospace, land, maritime and joint environments. Our 6,000 highly skilled employees work to provide our Army, Navy and Air Force with the capability they need, when they need it.

 

BAE Systems’ Military Flight Training business provides basic flight training and screening for the Australian Defence Force’s pilots in addition to air grading for the Republic of Singapore’s Air Force. Based in Tamworth, the highly skilled team provides helicopter, multi engined and ab-initio navigator training. To meet the needs of the team, an experienced Maintenance Manager is now sought.

 

In accepting this challenging role, you’ll assume responsibility for delivering ????? ????? number of serviceable aircraft on a daily basis to meet the needs of all fixed and rotary wing aircrew training projects. In doing so, you’ll lead the aircraft maintenance team and activities within appropriate Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations, manage the maintenance budget and develop strategies for enhancing maintenance activities and asset utilistion. Initially this role will be offered on a fixed term contract basis for a period of six months however permanent employment following this term is likely.

 

In terms of specific activities, you’ll be responsible for:

 

• Ensuring ????? ????? aircraft are maintained to a high standard of serviceability and are in a ready condition to meet operational requirements

• Managing, supervising and training staff engaged in aircraft maintenance activities and managing maintenance facility day to day operations

• Managing budget constraints including costs associated with wages, procurement of spares and sub-contract services

• Developing and implementing ongoing strategies to maximise the utilisation, lifespan and value of company assets
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• Understanding the customer requirement for support throughout the life cycle of the product or service in question, by keeping abreast of customer policy and complete knowledge of customer requirements

• Ensuring ????? ????? are in full compliance with all appropriate Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) orders and regulations

 

As our ideal applicant, you’ll come equipped with Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineering ????? ?????, extensive experience in general aviation maintenance and previous experience liaising with CASA on airworthiness issues. You’ll also have well developed problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills coupled with commercial acumen, a flair for motivating others and strong leadership skills.

 

We offer excellent remuneration together with outstanding development opportunities. With competitive salaries and wages, support for training and development, generous benefits and family friendly, flexible work practices on offer, consider BAE Systems for your next career move.

 

Applications should be addressed Barry Probin, HR Advisor – Recruitment and made on-line at mycareer.com.au