Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Trainee Opportunite NDI

Edinburgh, South Australia

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Job ID BOE-1878935 Date posted 08/15/2025 Location Edinburgh, South Australia Company

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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location:	RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:	Trade / Operations
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1878935
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About us

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the Nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) who is motivated to further develop their skillset and work towards the completion of an NDI Technician traineeship over a five-year period. The position will execute AME responsibilities first and foremost whilst having the opportunity to complete an NDI traineeship. The position is required to support the P-8A Poseidon Program into the future and is based at RAAF Edinburgh in South Australia.

Responsibilities

Be an integral part of the Edinburgh P-8A MRO Depot Maintenance Team
Deliver products and services to our customers on a first-time quality basis
Conducting AME routine processes while working within a dynamic team and be able to respond effectively to changing requirements

NDI Training Opportunity

learning Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT), Magnetic Particle testing (MPT), Eddy Current testing (ECT) and Ultrasonic testing (UT) over a 5 year period
This would be a training opportunity and if at anytime you are not meeting the expectation training will no longer be available

Experience/Qualifications

Cert IV in Aeroskills (Avionics, Mechanical, or Structures) - Essential
Able to meet near vision and colour perception requirements of EN4179 - Essential
Analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and well-developed written and verbal communication skills - Essential
Understanding of Non-Destructive Testing applications in aviation and how they are applied within the DASR 145 regulatory framework - highly desirable
Boeing 737-800 Series aircraft experience - highly desirable
Experience with ADF products and processes - highly desirable
Confined Space Entry (CSE) qualification - highly desirable
Aviation NDT Level 2 qualifications per NAS410 or EN4179 in LPT, MPT, ECT and UT - desirable

Security Clearance

You must be an Australian citizen and be able to meet Defence security requirements. You will be required to successfully undergo the vetting process for a Government security clearance (NV1) sponsored by BDA. Therefore, you must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and must have the ability to verify your background for whole of life i.e. birth to present time. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

Culture at Boeing:

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-Defence personnel are encouraged to apply. Boeing celebrates diversity by celebrating First Nations, Veterans and Women as part of our action plan for an inclusive workforce.

What we offer:

Competitive to Industry remuneration
Career Development support including generous study assistance and education options
Global Opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
Paid Parental Leave, Defence Reservist Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave and First Nation Cultural Leave
Join social and community groups and explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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