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Location:
RAAF Base Williamtown
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1813738
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The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is the one of the largest defence companies in Australia, and is now recruiting highly skilled and motivated individuals to support E-7A Role Playing duties at RAAF Base Williamtown. Opportunities to support the E-7A Wedgetail Australian Program, in addition to potential international programs.
This position fulfils the vital support function of role-playing activities to support AEW&C mission-crew training and development within the whole-of life system support of the E-7A Wedgetail aircraft.
The position is located at RAAF Base Williamtown, but affords exciting opportunities to support AEW&C deployments within Australia and Internationally as required.
Generous and competitive pay is on offer as well as an allowance of reserve time, enabling BDA staff to remain current and relevant within their specialisation.
We are seeking self-motivated professionals with a thirst for a challenging and rewarding career with BDA. The prospects for advancement and broadening into other areas within our large and expanding business are encouraged and supported from the outset.
We are actively recruiting people with experience in the following fields to complement our close-knit team:
- AEW&C or AWACS Operators
- Air Surveillance Operators
- Air Battle Managers - ADGE
Responsibilities
- Essential role-playing duties, which encompass high-end war fighting to support aircrew training prior to deployment to current operations.
- Development & Maintenance of multiple high fidelity scenarios to support both initial and operational training.
Experience/Qualifications
- Completed Simulator Operator Course or have equivalent experience and/or understanding of RAAF and/or coalition Air Battle Management tactics.
- Experience in AEW&C or AWACS environment as an Aerospace Systems Operator.
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE 40116) or equivalent qualification.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
You may require a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) to commence in this position. Please refer to the Department of Defence website to understand your personal obligations.
About Us
Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nations most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. From the seabed to outer space, we have helped shape aerospace and defence innovations in Australia over the past 95 years.
In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.
Were also committed to fostering an environment thats welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.
As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates from other industries including mining, communications, ICT and oil and gas.
If you dont meet 100 of the criteria for this role although you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, dont hesitate to apply.
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.
Benefits
- Flexible working options
- Support for Defence Reserve commitments
- Study assistance after 1 year with Company
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
This position is eligible for a referral bonus for Boeing employees.
Boeing Defence Australia will accept applications for current vacancies, with a view to filling posts immediately. Furthermore, Expression of Interest for Q4 24 and Q1 25 are encouraged.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader, 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.
