Aircraft Worker

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have exciting opportunities for Aircraft Workers to join our HAWK, Lead in Fighter Team based at Williamtown, NSW.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a fully operational flight line, including refuelling the Lead in Fighter (Hawk) jets, conducting flight servicing and dispatching and recovering them to lines. You will work in a highly dynamic working environment with internal training programs on offer.

You will be able to build on your skills, knowledge and experience as well as being aligned with meaningful work that will lead you into a career in Aviation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out launch and recovery of aircraft in an aviation environment.
• Perform flight servicing including before flight servicing, turnaround servicing, after flight servicing.
• Carrying out refuel and defuel of aircraft.
• Carrying out engine/APU oil, aircraft hydraulic and nitrogen system replenishments
• Changing aircraft cockpit seat configuration.
• Charge aircraft batteries.
• Perform aircraft washing.
• Act in a trade assistant capacity for aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Perform aircraft towing.
• Assist with aircraft configuration changes.
• Assist with aircraft ground handling activities.

About YOU

• Trade Qualification – Certificate II in Aeroskills (Essential).
• Well-developed hand skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Relevant aircraft experience preferred; however no minimum years of experience required.
• Intermediate level of computer skills to support platform maintenance and governance.
• Demonstrated safety advocacy and a focus on safety culture.
• Australian Citizen (Essential).

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.