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Technical Officer - Structural/Mechanical

Nowra, New South Wales Job ID BOE/1859813NW Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date May. 20, 2025
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Job Description

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Location:
Nowra
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1859813NW
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The opportunity

We are seeking anexperienced Technical Officer – Structures/Mechanical. If you are looking to join an exciting and dynamic team that provides sustainment engineering support to the EC-135 Helicopter fleet to achieve the mission of training pilots, aircrew and aviation warfare officers for the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army, we have a full-time employment opportunity available.

The position is located in Nowra, on the beautiful South Coast of NSW.

As a Technical Officer - Structures/Mechanical you will:

  • Work in a collaborative multi-disciplined team environment to support the continuing airworthiness of the HATS EC-135 helicopter fleet.
  • Respond to Technical Queries raised by maintenance and support staff;
  • Conduct technical analysis, flight safety reviews, investigations and develop modifications and repairs related to aircraft structural, mechanical and propulsion systems;
  • Analyse structural and engine data in support of the structural integrity program;
  • Interpret Technical Information and generating requisite engineering outputs;
  • Assess and amend aviation publications and instructions; and
  • Generate and maintain solutions to ensure our fleets' airworthiness in the Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) environment.

To be considered for the role you will have:

  • Qualifications or equivalent technical experience in a Structural/Mechanical discipline. (e.g. Cert IV in Aviation)
  • Experience working in an aviation maintenance environment
  • Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Desirable Criteria

  • Familiarity with engineering change processes.
  • Experience with electronic Maintenance Management Systems

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

  • Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
  • Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
  • Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
  • Formal reward and recognition program.
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
  • Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
  • Salary packaging options available.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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