Composite Fabrication Instructor
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a highly skilled Composite Fabrication Instructor to develop and implement engaging training solutions for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat Manufacturing and Production Team. This globally-significant program will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. The MQ-28 is the first military aircraft to be designed, engineered, and manufactured in Australia in more than 50 years, with a significant manufacturing facility to be constructed in Toowoomba.
In this pivotal role, the instructor will support the initial phase-in of the training system and be directly responsible for upskilling workers within a cutting-edge manufacturing and production facility. This exciting opportunity is primarily based at the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport facility, with travel to other production locations around western Brisbane and nationally when needed. Work hours will align to production support needs and may be adjusted in consultation with managers. Relocation assistance is negotiable for the successful candidate as part of a holistic benefits package.
Responsibilities:
The Composite Fabrication Instructor will excel in a challenging role within a unique environment. Responsibilities include:
- Developing learning and assessment materials to engage learners and address composite fabrication training requirements, in consultation with the Lead Instructor.
- Conducting learning and assessment activities in accordance with identified needs and training standards, and standardizing practices to ensure training quality and consistency.
- Monitoring and reporting on training progress, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Scheduling training activities to meet business requirements, and achieve program objectives and milestones, in conjunction with leaders and stakeholders.
- Engaging stakeholders and program leadership to communicate training progress, issues, and recommendations.
- Evaluating training and implementing continuous improvement to ensure training programs remain current, valid, and make effective, efficient use of available resources and facilities.
Essential Criteria:
BDA requires all applicants to possess or be able to demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
- Advanced knowledge and skills associated with the fabrication of composite materials and the assembly processes, along with the aptitude to convey detailed technical information to others in a dynamic training environment.
- Experience in fabrication of composite products including tool preparation, ply cutting, layup, oven, and trim.
- Exposure to safe work processes, with an Incident and Injury free mindset.
- Excellent hand skills and an ability to understand technical information related to production processes.
- Strong communicator, comfortable in a classroom or in front of groups.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to learn new ideas and concepts.
- A people person, who loves to help others succeed and a passion for BDA’s growth into the future.
- Ability to obtain a Defence Security Clearance.
Desirable Criteria:
- Previous experience providing classroom instruction or on-the-job training to others in a workplace or vocational setting.
- Hands-on experience in an aerospace or similar advanced assembly/fabrication type environment.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or an equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrated successful track record in delivering training programs within a commercial manufacturing or production setting.
- Experience in developing and delivering engaging learning programs.
Boeing Defence Australia is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent, and ex-Defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities
- Relocation assistance
Boeing's presence in Australia is the company’s largest footprint outside the United States, with more than 3,000 employees in 27 locations.