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Location:
Nowra
Category:
Trade / Operations
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1835201
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The Opportunity
Changes in the Maintenance Leadership team on the Helicopter Aircrew Training System Program (HATS) has presented an opportunity for a Maintenance Operations Manager (MOM)position within our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services team located at HMAS Albatross, Nowra, New South Wales.
As a K Level manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership, strategic planning and technical guidance for the multi-skilled support teams. This role will provide the successful applicant with an exciting management opportunity in a unique, fast paced environment.
As our successful candidate you will be able to harness your creativity to harmonize and lead a collaborative team culture. These positions require the leadership skills necessary to make decisions with sound judgment, to train and mentor maintenance and support employees, and guide the day-to-day operations.
To be successful, you will require a high degree of professionalism, integrity and work ethic while possessing a visionary skill-set that will lead the team into the future.
Due to the operational nature of the role, there is limited opportunity to work remotely.
Your responsibilities as the MOM:
- Lead and manage the team of aircraft maintenance engineers and support staff (25 - 30 personnel) to carry out aircraft line and base maintenance activities on the HATS EC135 helicopter fleet.
- In conjunction with the 145 Responsible Manager, ensure that the technical workforce meets the requirements to work within an Approved Maintenance Organisation in a manner compliant with the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) and Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR).
- Manage Risk Assessment (RA) and Change Management requirements prior to enacting new maintenance procedures and introducing new equipment, and coordinate RA reviews.
- Coordinate activities in support of short-term detachments and aircraft recoveries.
- Manage employees leave, shift rosters, processing of time sheets, security clearances, authorisations and training.
- Conduct recruitment, cost management and procurement activities in support of the program.
Your checklist for success:
- Customer service and safety focused.
- The ability to continually reinforce and improve the teams performance and work processes through feedback, problem solving and idea generation.
- Skills to develop and implement new policies and procedures.
- A strong background and an in-depth knowledge of DASR 145 and M requirements.
- A minimum of five years military or commercial aircraft maintenance experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, and people management skills.
- A strong knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office products and familiarity with computer-based maintenance systems.
- Hold Certificate IV in Aero Skills - desirable
Security Clearance
You will be required to successfully undergo the vetting process for a Government security clearance (Baseline) sponsored by BDA. Therefore, you must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and must have the ability to verify your background for whole of life i.e. birth to present time. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
Culture at Boeing:
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. Boeing celebrates diversity by celebrating First Nations, Veterans and Women as part of our action plan for an inclusive workforce.
What we offer:
- Generous study assistance and education options
- Salary packaging and Career Development support
- Global Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
- Paid Parental Leave, Defence Reservist Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave and First Nation Cultural Leave
- Join social and community groups and explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.
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.
Please note that this role will be shortlisted in January 2025. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
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.
