An outstanding opportunity maintaining the Australian Army's sophisticated, state of the art helicopters. Training provided.
Job Details
Other Ranks (Technical)
An Aircraft Technician is a multi-skilled soldier who is responsible for inspecting, testing, repairing, rebuilding, refurbishing, modifying and recovering Army aircraft airframes, engines and ancillary equipment. They also conduct limited inspections and repairs on aircraft safety equipment and armament.
The types of aircraft that Aircraft Technicians could maintain during their career are the Eurocopter EC665 Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter, the Boeing CH47 Chinook, the Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH90) or the Sikorsky S-70A-9 Black Hawk.
The main job functions are as follows:
- Carry out scheduled and unscheduled servicings, overhauls and repairs to aircraft systems such as hydraulics, flight controls and ancillary equipment;
- Operate and maintain test equipment and special tooling associated with the trade;
- Operate and maintain workshop plant, equipment and vehicles;
- Carry out aircraft modifications when required;
- Act as crew members during flight testing to diagnose faults;
- Identify and investigate defects and recommended remedial action in the areas covered by the trade; and
- Maintain technical manuals and maintenance documentation for aircraft related equipment.
An Aircraft Technician normally works in an established workshop or on tarmacs on aircraft flight lines or in the field environment.