About Boeing Defence Australia
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) delivers critical defence aerospace programs for the Australian Defence Force and Commonwealth, with approximately 5,000 employees across 14 Australian sites. BDA supports the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, and Royal Australian Air Force across fleet sustainment, training, and systems integration.
About the Role
BDA is recruiting a Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Specialist to join the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) program at Nowra, NSW. In this role you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, servicing, repair, and fault diagnosis of machinery and equipment supporting the EC135 Helicopter fleet.
This is a full time temporary position expected to end December ****.
Key Responsibilities
Manage HATS Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Tooling
Maintain all Support and Test Equipment (STE) in accordance with item maintenance policy
Manage tool calibration schedules and carry out tool kit auditing
Perform maintenance and repairs on HATS GSE equipment
Maintain and manage component and replacement part inventories
Maintain a register of GSE and STE equipment
Work independently under limited supervision
Essential Requirements
Aviation or mechanical trades certification — minimum Certificate III




Strong computer skills across Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word
Ability to troubleshoot, analyse, inspect, disassemble, rebuild, modify, and test factory machinery and equipment (mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics)
Ability to read and interpret advanced blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings
Knowledge of set-up, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of GSE
Proficiency with various hand, power-driven, and specialty tools
Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships within a complex organisational structure
Ability to use initiative, prioritise, and work to tight timeframes with limited supervision
Strong conceptual and analytical skills
Desirable
High Risk Work Licence (Forklift and Dogging)
Demonstrated knowledge of ERP MRO (cMRO) or equivalent Maintenance Management software
Experience with asset management software applications
Security Clearance
Applicants must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process for a Government Baseline Security Clearance, sponsored by BDA. This requires the ability to verify your background from birth to present. Further information is available on the AGSVA website.
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📌 Ground Support Equipment Specialist (Nowra)
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📍 Nowra