General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

Flight Line Coordinator

Aerospace EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeEast Sale, Australia

About the Job

Requirements

Experience managing aviation maintenance activities.
Demonstrated understanding of aircraft maintenance regulatory requirements for civil and military aviation (Part M and Part 145) and industry regulatory requirements (ISO 9001:2008 and the Work Health and Safety Act).
Computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience in a customer-focused work environment with multiple priorities and project deadlines.
Hold or have previously held an Australian Defence Force security clearance, or have the ability to obtain an Australian Government security clearance.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, plan effectively, and be proactive in all facets of the role to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Current legal right to work in Australia and ability to hold or attain an Australian Defence Force security clearance.

Responsibilities

Coordinate aircraft flight line services to ensure aircraft are safely, efficiently, and accurately prepared for scheduled flying requirements, working with 32 Squadron, Jet Aviation Operations, Maintenance Control, maintenance teams, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Take responsibility for safety aspects and coordination of flight line activities.
Provide an interface between 32 Squadron and Jet Aviation, including the Operations Manager and Maintenance Control System.
Ensure towing, foreign object debris control, aircraft washing, documentation, refuelling and other replenishment activity, receipt inspections, and daily flight servicing are performed in accordance with company procedures, including the Maintenance Organisation Exposition, Aircraft Maintenance Program, and CAMS Manual.
Monitor FlightPro Ultra and AusPEX to ensure sufficient aircraft are available and correctly configured for scheduled aircraft programming.
Provide customers with a daily status report before 0900 Monday to Friday.
Notify the Operations Manager and Maintenance Control immediately when deficiencies prevent scheduled flying activities, and notify 32 Squadron Operations and assist in recovering missed tasking.
Immediately advise 32 Squadron Operations when tasking is outside contract scope and seek guidance from the Operations Manager or Regional Manager on required actions.
Monitor scheduled maintenance against flying-program requirements and provide daily updates to Maintenance Control.
Ensure flight line status board information is accurate and current.
Keep information in CAMP, aircraft hours databases, and status reports accurate and current.
Ensure staff are available for out-of-hours support to programmed flying activities in conjunction with the Operations Manager and Regional Manager.
Liaise with the Operations Manager or Crew Leaders to obtain resources to rectify unserviceability.
Supervise completion and certification of maintenance records for work undertaken in accordance with documented procedures to support daily flying requirements.
Attend daily operations meetings and provide input.
Record changes to the weekly flying program issued by 1600 each Thursday.
Monitor changes to the daily flying program issued by 1600 each working day and immediately notify Maintenance Control and the Operations Manager of short-notice changes that affect scheduled tasking.
Ensure required information is available for maintenance crew change handover.
Ensure flight line ground support equipment is serviceable and report defects or deficiencies to the Ground Support Equipment Coordinator for follow-up.
Raise observations about process or procedure improvements with the Regional Manager or Quality Manager.
Maintain working relationships with maintenance, corporate, and customer staff and treat the customer respectfully.
Support and participate in Jet Aviation core values and safety, security, and environment policies and procedures detailed in the Jet Aviation Governance and Policies Manual.
Travel to deployment areas and other maintenance sites as required.
Undertake training courses as directed.

Your Opportunity

Jet Aviation is seeking an experienced Flight Line Coordinator to support the B300 capability at RAAF Base East Sale.

In this role, you will coordinate aircraft flight line services and help ensure aircraft are safely, efficiently and accurately prepared to meet scheduled flying requirements. You will work closely with 32SQN, Jet Aviation Operations, Maintenance Control, maintenance teams and other

internal and external stakeholders.

Annual Salary of AUD$103,300 plus Super plus Bonus.

Your Responsibilities

Responsible for all safety aspects and coordination of Flight Line activities
Provide interface between 32SQN and Jet Aviation, including Operations Manager and Maintenance Control (MCS).
Ensure that flight line activities such as towing, FOD control, aircraft washing, documentation, refuelling and other replenishment activity, receipt inspections and Daily Flight Servicing’s are carried out in accordance with extant company procedures, including the MOE, AMP and CAMS Manual.
Monitor FlightPro Ultra / AusPEX to ensure that sufficient aircraft are available and correctly configured to meet scheduled aircraft programming.
Provide a Daily Status report to customers prior to 0900 Mon-Fri.
Where scheduled flying activities cannot be met, ensure that OPSMAN and MCS are notified immediately deficiencies are identified.
Where scheduled flying activities cannot be met, notify 32SQN Operations and provide assistance to recover missed tasking.
Where tasking is scheduled outside of contract scope, immediately advise 32SQN Ops and seek advice from the OPSMAN/RM as to actions required.
Monitor all scheduled maintenance against the requirements of the flying program and provide daily updates to MCS.
Ensure that all information on the Flight Line status boards is accurate and kept up to date.
Monitor and ensure information in CAMP, Aircraft Hours Databases and status reports are kept up to date and accurate.
In conjunction with the OPSMAN and RM ensure that staff are available for out-of-hours support to programmed flying activities.
Liaise with OPSMAN and/or Crew Leaders to obtain resources to rectify unserviceability’s.
Exercise supervision to ensure that all maintenance records and certifications for work undertaken is completed and certified in accordance with AMO documented procedures to support daily flying requirements.
Attend and provide input to daily operations meetings.
Monitor and keep a record of all changes to the Weekly flying program as issued by 1600 each Thursday.
Monitor and report all changes to the Daily flying program as issued by 1600 each working day and immediately notify MCS and OPSMAN when changes are made at short notice which affect the ability to meet scheduled tasking.
Ensure that all required information is available for maintenance crew change handover.
Ensure that Flight Line GSE is serviceable and report any defects or deficiencies to the GSE Coordinator for follow- up action.
Raise with the RM/QM any observations relating to improvements to processes or procedures.
Maintain excellent working relationships with AMO, corporate and customer staff and ensure that the Customer is respected at all times
Actively support and participate in the Jet Aviation Core Values and Safety, Security and Environment policies and procedures as detailed in the Jet Aviation Governance and Polices Manual.
Travel to areas of deployment and other maintenance sites as required.
Undertake training courses as directed.

What will help you too Succeed

Experience in Management of Aviation Maintenance activities.
Demonstrated understanding of Aviation regulatory requirements for Aircraft maintenance, both civil & military (Part M, 145) and Industry regulatory requirements (ISO 9001:2008; W&HS Act).
Computer Literate in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Experience in a Customer Focused Work environment with multiple priorities and project deadlines
Hold or have reviously held an Australian Defence Force Security clearance or have the ability to obtain an Australian Government security clearance
Ability to demonstrate initiative, effectively plan and be proactive in all facets of the role to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities.
Highly self-motivated and willing to use initiative.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Why Jet Aviation?

At Jet Aviation, we offer more than just a job:

Competitive Remuneration: Attractive salary, superannuation, and annual bonus.
Wellbeing & Development: Access to online workout and wellness classes, fast learning with the Magpie app, and annual flu vaccinations.
Salary Packaging: Options for novated vehicle leasing.
Team Culture: Work at a defence site with an inclusive, supportive team atmosphere.
Career Growth: Be part of a global network with opportunities for advancement and professional development.

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;
A Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the position; and
A copy of your updated CV.

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of the selection process, applicants will be required to complete assessments and checks, which may include:

Verification of work entitlements and right to work in Australia
Pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing)
National Police/Criminal History Check
Practical, numeracy, literacy, and computer skills assessments
Qualification and licence verification
Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) verification
Directorship check

Please Note:

If you are currently a Jet Aviation Employee, please apply via your employee JA SuccessFactors under 'Careers'.
The Remuneration *Annual Salary package will be determined by the successful candidate's qualification and experience as stipulated by the business's Enterprise agreement. Relocation assistance is available if required pending successful candidates' eligibility.

About the Company

General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

General Dynamics builds warships, nuclear submarines, combat vehicles, and munitions for the U.S. military and allied governments, plus Gulfstream business jets for corporations and private owners. Gulfstream designs large, long-range jets and maintains them through its own service centers and completion shops. A separate technologies arm runs IT, cybersecurity, and command-and-control systems for defense and federal civilian agencies. The company earns its money from multiyear government contracts for ships, vehicles, and services, and the rest from selling and servicing jets. General Dynamics was founded in 1952 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1952

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