Aircraft Life Support Technician (ALSE)

Aircraft Life Support Technician (ALSE)

Richmond, NSW - Relocation package available!

About the role

Airbus in Richmond is seeking applications from an Aircraft Life Support Technician (ALSE) to join our Richmond Maintenance Team.

As an Aircraft Life Support Technician, your skills, experience and knowledge will be utilised to undertake aviation maintenance activities to meet the needs of Airbus Australia Pacific supporting the RAAF.

This position works as part of the Airbus Australia Maintenance team based in Richmond, NSW and is required to conduct maintenance in accordance with all maintenance procedures as laid out within authorised Airbus Australia Pacific procedures, relevant maintenance manuals and Defence documentation.

This position reports to the Team Lead Aircraft Maintenance, who is responsible for the ALSE maintenance activities on the C-130J platform. This role is primarily responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modifications, fault rectification and aircrew fitment in support of maintenance activities supporting the RAAF.

About you

An Aircraft Life Support Technician (ALSE) is required to have undergone formally recognised trade training as well as have a minimum of 2 years of recent experience working as a Life Support specialist, completing Task Sign off (TSO).

The knowledge, skills and experience best suited to this role would include:

• Certificate III for Aircraft Life Support (or the ability to obtain) or above
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a maintenance environment conducting Task sign Off (TSO)
• Demonstrated ability in supporting a DASR 145 MO Quality System
• Demonstrated ability to deliver safe and effective maintenance outcomes
• Strong technical, skills, knowledge and attitude qualities displayed in an AMO environment.
• Ability to work in multi-tasking environment resulting in prioritised successful outcomes.
• Sound communication skills displayed in an AMO or like environment.

About Us

With employees at multiple sites across Australia and New Zealand, Airbus Australia and Airbus New Zealand has access to the financial strength and expertise of Airbus Helicopters and Airbus.

Airbus maintains the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) MC-55A Peregrine aircraft and C-130J Hercules transports and the Royal New Zealand Air Force's C-130s. Airbus is recognised as a leader in propeller and engine maintenance. The company also supports 22 ARH Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Army.

Airbus Australia delivers new Airbus Helicopters machines and supports more than 600 aircraft through a network of local facilities.

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:

• 4-day working week - enjoy a long weekend every weekend!
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Peer nominated Reward and Recognition program
• Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Travel discounts for flights, rental cars and accommodation
• Novated leasing and salary packaging 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

Diversity

At Airbus Australia Pacific we are committed to having a diverse workforce, where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Applications Close: 11 May 2025

You must be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment medical screening which may include drug and alcohol testing.