MQ-28 Maintenance Operations Planner

Job Description
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Location:
RAAF Base Amberley
Category:
Trade / Operations
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1938484A
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The Opportunity
The Boeing MQ-28 - Ghost Bat is a globally significant program delivering disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years. In line with the global ambitions of the aircraft it is also the first (and currently only) CCA globally to fly outside of the country in which it was designed. MQ-28 is expanding globally with international customers and international design and partner network.
Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Maintenance Operations Planning Analyst to join our team located at RAAF Base Amberley, South East Queensland. Focus will be on the MQ-28 Ghost Bat requirements and require a keen eye for detail to review for synergies of hangar maintenance tasks across the platform.
Responsibilities

• The compilation and issuing of Work Orders and maintenance priorities to maintenance staff, assisting with development and updates of aircraft maintenance schedules to meet program operational requirements and performing reporting of maintenance activities.
• Analyse, plan, organize and control the maintenance and repairs of aircraft and aircraft components using applicable Boeing software and management tools.
• Develop and maintain aircraft maintenance schedules.
• Liaise and build relationships with:
• Engineering on progress of Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) dispositions.
• Procurement on aircraft parts supply including Required Delivery Date (RDD) to support schedule.
• Maintenance teams on aircraft progress and servicing requirements.
• Backshops (Structures, Paintshop etc) to support aircraft schedule.
• Participate in aircraft customer status and initiation meetings.

Essential Criteria:

• A strong background and an in-depth knowledge of aircraft maintenance;
• Skills to develop and implement new policies, and maintenance programs that will enhance maintenance operations.
• A strong knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desirable but not essential

• Minimum 12 months experience as a Maintenance Controller / Planner in an aircraft maintenance environment, or similar role;

• Be familiar with maintenance planning requirements, including maintenance planning software programs. (e.g. cMRO, or similar programs).

To be successful, the applicant must:

• Be an Australian Citizen to meet Project and Defence security requirements;
• Hold a Negative Vetting One (NV1) security clearance or the ability to obtain one, and
• Hold a high degree of interpersonal skills to work in a dynamic, multi-team environment.

What's on offer?
We are a business that evolves by encouraging our people to grow, so you will bring a mindset, behaviour and skills to improve the business, processes and yourself. This will see you thrive and achieve the organisation goals whilst being focused on your personal development through formal and informal learning.
We value 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. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.
Other benefits

• Work on cutting edge projects;
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus;
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning;
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation;
• Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave;
• Salary packaging options available;
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program;
• Join social and community groups; and
• We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.

Boeing Defence Australia works with strong links to our global Boeing community and encourage collaboration with our USA and international counterparts. Boeing aims to build and strengthen meaningful relationships with individuals, communities and suppliers to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with the support of our Reconciliation Action Plan.
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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.