About this role EOI: Technical Toolstore / Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Fitter Edinburgh, SA About the opportunity Airbus is seeking expressions of interest from passionate people to join our Edinburgh team as a GSE Fitter in support of the P-8A Poseidon and MC-55A Peregrine platforms.
About the role The Technical Tool store, also referred to as Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Fitter is responsible for the on-going maintenance, repair, modification and testing of aviation GSE and Support and Test Equipment (S&TE) within the scope of the Airbus maintenance organisation.
The Technical Tool store is responsible to the Team Lead Maintenance Support for the performance of all GSE and related maintenance activities reported in company and customer recording systems.
They are also responsible for maintaining GSE and S&TE to support customer operations and ground based activities to achieve capability outcomes.
Some of your day-to-day activities will include but are not limited to: Perform and where required supervise scheduled maintenance of Airbus GSE and S&TE Ensuring a technical inspection of all S&TE items is performed on procurement, prior to induction to Vendors and on return from Vendors Repair and/or replacement of all non-aircraft S&TE, including procurement of BDS as required Inspect OM GSE and provide repair advice and/or capability for unscheduled maintenance arisings Maintain tooling including controls within an aviation environment to regulator standards Utilise and maintain specialist and common S&TE in use within an aviation environment to regulator standards Perform identification and disposal of obsolete S&TE Identify breakdown spares, carrying out weekly wheel stock checks on customers Ground Power Units and Hans Rigs.
Carry out weekly wheel stock checks on all Airbus GSE Assist the customer in repair of unserviceable assets Carry out Test & Tag of portable electrical equipment, maintaining records Maintain a working relationship with local vendors Supervise escort of contractors on site for loading and unloading of GSE Support operational Maintenance Services locally or in deployed locations domestically and international Carry out recall duties to meet customer requirements when rostered to hold the duty phone.
About you To be successful in this role, it is a requirement to be able to work in a team environment, have well developed relationship skills as well as good verbal and written skills.
You will need to be someone who is able to work autonomously and to tight deadlines and work comfortably in a continuous improvement work environment.
The skills and experience that are desirable (but not mandatory) for this role include: Sound understanding of interdependencies between maintenance, support engineering, and supply chain Sound knowledge/understanding of S&TE maintenance policy in a Defence environment Demonstrated experience of the work of a Defence environment Previous work experience with hydraulic and electrical systems.
Knowledge of Hydraulic Test Stand System Knowledge of Technical Electronics Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and customer satisfaction Qualifications that would be desirable for this role may include: Certificate IV Aeroskills Certificate III GSE Tech Restricted Electrical Licence Test and Tag of Portable Electrical Equipment Ground support Engineering Electrical Fork Lift ticket / High Risk Licence – EWP above 11m Working at Heights Certification Airbus will support you with experience on type and in the judgement of the relevant Responsible Manager and the Company, will support an application for maintenance task authorisation at the appropriate level.
Why us Here at Airbus, we offer a holistic, competitive framework that recognises performance and rewards outcomes.
This includes offering you meaningful benefits that support your health and wellbeing, your work life balance and your bank balance.
Some of our benefits include: Flexible working could include options including a 9-day fortnight Employee Share Ownership Plan Employee Reward and Recognition program Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers Generous parental leave entitlements Travel discounts for flights, rental cars and accommodation Novated leasing options with two providers BUPA healthcare provider corporate rates & access to Defence Health as a Defence Industry company Free onsite physiotherapy Free onsite confidential counsellor Free secure onsite parking Global Airbus performance success (profit) sharing A commitment to your professional development through classroom and online learning Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
If it sounds like a role for you apply now!
Applications close: 30 September 2024 About Airbus With employees at multiple sites across Australia and New Zealand, Airbus Australia has access to the financial strength and expertise of Airbus Helicopters and Airbus.
Airbus Australia maintains the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) MC-55A Peregrine aircraft, the P8 Poseidon and C-130J Hercules transports and the Royal New Zealand Air Force's C-130s and P3s.
The company supports 22 ARH Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Army.
Airbus Australia delivers new Airbus Helicopters machines and supports more than 500 aircraft through a network of local facilities.
The company is recognised as a leader in propeller and engine maintenance.
