Job Description
About This Role
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Technical Toolstore Support | GSE Fitter
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Location: Edinburgh, SA
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Work Type: Full Time (Flexible options including 9-day fortnight)
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About The Role
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Join the Airbus maintenance team in Edinburgh as a Technical Toolstore Support (GSE Fitter). In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and testing of aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Support & Test Equipment (S&TE;).
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You will ensure our ground-based equipment is mission-ready, supporting both local and deployed operations to achieve critical capability outcomes for our customers.
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Key Responsibilities
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Maintenance & Repair: Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on GSE and S&TE;, including hydraulic and electrical systems.
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Inspections: Conduct technical inspections on procurement and vendor returns to ensure regulator standards are met.
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Stock & Tooling: Manage tooling controls, identify breakdown spares, and perform weekly stock checks on Ground Power Units and Hans Rigs.
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Compliance: Carry out Test & Tag of portable electrical equipment and maintain accurate digital records.
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Vendor Liaison: Maintain strong relationships with local vendors and supervise onsite contractors.
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Operational Support: Support maintenance services locally and in domestic or international deployed locations.
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About You
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We are looking for a collaborative professional who thrives in a high-performing, integrated team environment. You are a clear communicator, detail-oriented, and comfortable working to deadlines in a continuous improvement setting.
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Desirable Skills & Experience
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Experience within a Defence or Aviation
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Background in hydraulic and electrical systems (specifically Hydraulic Test Stand Systems or Technical Electronics).
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Understanding of maintenance policy, support engineering, and supply chain interdependencies.
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A proactive commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Cert III in GSE Tech or Cert IV in Aeroskills.
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Restricted Electrical Licence / Test & Tag certification.
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Forklift Ticket / High-Risk Licence (EWP above 11m) / Working at Heights.
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Airbus is committed to your growth; we provide support for type-specific experience and applications for maintenance task authorisations.
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Why Airbus?
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We recognise performance and reward outcomes. At Airbus, you'll enjoy a holistic perks package designed to support your health, your bank balance, and your lifestyle.
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Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight.
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Financial Rewards: Global profit sharing, Employee Share Ownership Plan, and shopping/travel discounts.
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Health & Wellbeing: Onsite physiotherapy, confidential counselling, and BUPA/Defence Health corporate rates.
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Growth: A dedicated commitment to your professional development through classroom and online learning.
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Convenience: Free secure onsite parking.
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About Airbus Australia
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Airbus Australia is a leader in the aerospace industry, supporting the RAAF's MC-55A Peregrine, P-8A Poseidon, and C-130J Hercules, alongside the Army's ARH Tiger helicopters. With a network of local facilities and global expertise, we are at the forefront of aviation innovation.
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Diversity & Inclusion
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We strongly encourage applications from female candidates, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, and ex-defence personnel.
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Requirements
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Eligible for a high-level Australian Government Security Clearance.
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Capacity to pass pre-employment medical screening (including drug and alcohol testing).
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📌 Technical Toolstore Support (Adelaide)
🏢 Airbus
📍 Adelaide