The Company
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and knowledge to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
Your next role
As a fully trained Trade Assistant you will be able to complete tasks related to the cleaning and blasting of a gas turbine engine component in accordance with the manufacturer specification and company procedures. The role also includes assisting qualified technicians with scheduled maintenance on various engine components such as but not limited to, fuel nozzle sets.
This position is a SSAA (Safety Sensitive Aviation Activity) and requires the holder of the position to fully comply with Vector's Drugs and Alcohol Management Plan unless otherwise advised.
Other duties include:
Clean engine components in preparation for pre and post NDT and detail inspection using chemical cleaning and media blasting
Maintain a safe and clean working environment
Conduct all work in accordance with company policies, quality procedures, manufactures and customer specification and industry regulations
Complete all documentation related to the work being performed
Ensure stocks are maintained in accordance to legislation and technical manual requirements.
Support all areas of the workshop to keep stock levels maintained, areas clean and support Engine Technicians with tasks.
Take on daily task assignments and plans work to meet daily targets and customer requirements
Actively participate in Continuous Improvement programs and identify opportunities for improvement in processes, working practices and team efficiency, acts as continuous improvement champion as required
Utilise IT systems as appropriate
Maintain positive working relationships with all internal departments and attend meetings if requested
Adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety Regulations, Business Ethics and financial controls
Report unsafe conditions and practices and make safety suggestions
Other duties as directed by Section Lead / Manager.
Your Qualifications/Skills/Experience
Grade 12 or equivalent with some post-secondary education or experience working in a workshop environment.
Good mechanical aptitude
A strong commitment to WHS requirements
Understanding of chemical awareness
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to use basic hand tools
An understanding of MS Windows, Office and Computer Maintenance Systems
Ability to use and care for precision measuring equipment
Experience in adhering to quality procedures and documentation including process documentation, parts routing procedures, engineering repair instructions, detailed work instructions and non-conformance report system
You are physically fit and possess sufficient strength to safely maneuver all parts requiring processing (using available hoists, etc.) without risk of personal injury or damage to the parts and:
- Willing to walk to various areas of the facility throughout the day
Willing to wear PPE i.e., safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves and any other PPR that is required to perform tasks in the area.
Willing to work in an environment that contains humidity, chemicals and odors.
Able to meet the working conditions and physical demands such as a combination of standing, pulling, bending, crouching, walking, lifting, reaching, pushing, grasping, sitting, working with computers and using specialty tools.
Able to exert up to 23 kg of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 kg of force frequently.
The Benefits you will enjoy!
- Permanent full-time employment with overtime available
- 9-Day fortnight
- Clean, safe working environment with a close-knit team
- Training and career development opportunities
- Social activities including participation in community support events
- Onsite car parking
This a full-time role based in our Brisbane workshop and due to Aviation regulations, this role is classed as a Safety Sensitive Aviation Activity and requires the holder to comply and qualify under our Drugs and Alcohol Policy.
About UsRaising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
Skills Required
- Grade 12 or equivalent, with some post-secondary education or workshop experience
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety requirements
- Understanding of chemical awareness
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to use basic hand tools
- Understanding of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and computer maintenance systems
- Ability to use and care for precision measuring equipment
- Experience following quality procedures and technical documentation, including work instructions and non-conformance reporting
- Physical fitness and strength to safely maneuver parts using available hoists
- Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment
- Ability to work around humidity, chemicals, and odors
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 23 kg occasionally and 10 kg frequently
- Compliance with Vector's Drugs and Alcohol Management Plan for Safety Sensitive Aviation Activity
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
StandardAero Insights
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
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