Avionics Technician

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Company Overview:

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Site Overview:

GE Aerospace in Australia, has sites in Brisbane, Newcastle, Richmond, Bundamba, and Matraville. Since 2005, we’ve driven innovation and supported avionics, propeller, and power systems across a diverse range of aircraft platforms for our customers. At our Brisbane facility, you'll work with highly skilled technicians on cutting-edge technology for civilian and military aircraft. We are committed to developing early career talent through student-focused programs and fostering a culture of respect and community support. Be part of a team that values giving back and making a difference in the aerospace industry.

Role Overview:

To ensure the highly successful operation of the avionics, battery and electromechanical workshops by performing bench repairs down to component level of electronic and / or electromechanical equipment to industries’ highest quality standards. Ensure that all work is efficiently and economically completed.

Assist and collaborate with the other technicians, Operations Manager, stores, customer service and all other GE Aviation personnel to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and efficient conduct of the GE Aviation business.

Required Qualifications:

• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through the application of excellent repair and test services, open communication, continuous improvement, and effective completion of required administration tasks.
• Ensure high levels of product safety for customers with a strong focus on quality and adherence to regulatory compliance in all activities.
• Ensure profitable operations in both contract and non - contract servicing.
• At all times comply with all GE Aviation guidelines and policies.
• Ensure effective operation of equipment, tooling and physical resources to meet company and customers’ needs.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of company procedures, Quality Manual and specific workshop guidelines.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of, and adhere to, the Site Quality, Safety Management and EH&S policies and other compliance requirements. Bring forward for resolution any identified risks utilising provided systems.
• Other duties as and when required.

CERTIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a Certificate IV Aeroskills (Avionics) or equivalent. 
• Experience in component level repairs on electronic and electro-mechanical aeronautical product including soldering, testing, replacing and fault-finding.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to complete technical service reports and communicate effectively with peers and management.
• Competency in electronic and / or electromechanical maintenance and aircraft equipment technical aspects.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
• A track record of compliance adherence, including EHS and regulator requirements
• An effective communicator with success working in a team environment and communicating with peers and customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to aeronautical workshop environment.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement experience.
• Commitment to learning and updating your knowledge.

Employee Benefits

• Strong focus on work-life balance, with Monday–Friday schedules in a brand-new facility
• Flexible working options
• Competitive parental leave and family support
• Health, wellbeing, and EAP resources
• Fitness reimbursement and discounted health cover
• Superannuation, salary sacrifice, and insurance benefits
• Employee discounts and cashback offers
• Learning, development, and global career opportunities
• Recognition and reward programs

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

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