Technical Officer
Location:
Bullsbrook, WA, AU, 6084
Flexible Work Arrangement:
Onsite
Job Category:
Aircraft Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO)
Career Level:
Technicians / Crew
Requisition Id:
6212
RAAF Base Pearce, WA
Join Jet Aviation and play an important role in supporting safe, compliant and efficient Defence aviation operations at RAAF Base Pearce.
This is an excellent opportunity for an aviation professional with experience in maintenance control, technical records, document control or technical administration who wants to work in a highly respected operational environment with the backing of a global aviation business.
At Jet Aviation, we have been crafting flight in its smoothest form since 1967. As a General Dynamics company, we bring together global capability and local expertise across maintenance, defence, FBO, charter, aircraft management, completions and more. Behind every seamless experience is a team of dedicated professionals, the artisans of aviation.
Your Opportunity
This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to support BWC operations in a role that combines technical coordination, maintenance control support, document compliance and operational administration.
Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring aircraft records, technical documentation and maintenance administration activities are managed accurately and efficiently. You will work closely with maintenance, flight-line and operational stakeholders to help keep operations running safely and smoothly.
This position offers:
- Annual Salary from AUD$62,126 to $93,190, plus Superannuation, Overtime and a 5% bonus. The Annual Salary is dependent on the successful candidates qualifications and relevant experience.
- The opportunity to work in a meaningful Defence aviation environment where your contribution has real operational impact.
- A broad role with exposure across maintenance support, document control, planning coordination and site administration.
- The backing of a stable, globally recognised aviation business with long-term career potential.
- A team culture built on trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will provide maintenance control and technical administration support for the BWC fleet and associated operations. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting general maintenance control activities and maintaining compliant aircraft records.
- Ensuring required maintenance is identified in work records and progressed to maintenance staff.
- Coordinating with operational programming and flight-line teams to align maintenance planning, aircraft availability and sortie requirements.
- Managing AMO data and document control processes to maintain ongoing compliance.
- Publishing approved amendments to maintenance program documentation.
- Supporting communication requirements for deployed aircraft technical administration.
- Assisting with administration activities including payroll backup, invoicing, purchasing, timesheets, PPE and uniform ordering, security passes and general site administration.
- Building effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including business improvement activities and error prevention recommendations.
What will Help You Succeed
You will ideally have:
- Experience in aircraft maintenance control in a civil and/or military aviation environment.
- Basic aircraft maintenance knowledge and an understanding of regulated maintenance operations.
- Experience in technical administration, records management or document control.
- Strong systems capability, including IFS and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple stakeholders.
- A customer service and safety-first mindset.
- Strong planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
- A high level of accountability, initiative and attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of EASA regulations, which will be highly regarded.
Why Jet Aviation?
As part of Jet Aviation, you will join a team that values:
- Professionalism, accountability and high standards.
- Continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Collaboration and respect across teams and functions.
- Long-term career development within a global aviation network.
With the support of a globally recognised brand and the strength of General Dynamics behind us, Jet Aviation continues to offer rewarding careers across a diverse range of aviation services.
How to Apply?
Your application must consist of the following:
- Acknowledgement that you have a current legal right to work in Australia, as well as hold or be able to attain an ADF security clearance;
- 1-2 Page Cover letter addressing prior experience in the context to the accountable and responsible deliverables set out above;
- A copy of your updated CV.
Expressions of Interest for Jet Aviation Employee's:
Please Note: All current Jet Aviation Employee's need to apply via the Jet Aviation SuccessFactors Careers Portal
Pre-employment Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to complete applicable pre-employment checks, which may include:
- Right to work verification in Australia
- Pre-employment medical, including functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening.
- National Police / Criminal History Check.
- Qualification and licence verification.
- Computer skills, literacy, and numeracy assessments.
- Other role-relevant compliance checks as required for the site and position.