Boeing | Pilot

Overview

The Opportunity –

The Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities.

As we continue to accelerate the development program, and expand the aircraft flight envelope through the test program, we are seeking the very best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds to help grow and contribute to our innovative team.

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) are looking for a Fast Jet Weapon System Operator (WSO) to train and be qualified as an MQ-28 Pilot . As one of the program’s Pilots, you will:

• Utilise your experience as an experienced military aviator and your knowledge of complex airborne systems, sensors and weapons to directly shape the development of Boeing’s MQ‑28 autonomous system.
  • Accept a rare opportunity to play an instrumental role in a leading-edge first-of-type developmental flight test program.
  • Adopt a diverse and challenging role with an industry leader.
  • Position yourself for a future capability development role within Boeing.

This role is based at RAAF Base Amberley, Brisbane.

As a MQ-28 Pilot within BDA, you will

• Guide the development of the MQ-28 autonomous system for the Australian Defence Force.
• Operate the MQ-28 during developmental/production ground and flight test; in particular, as part of an MQ-28 formation during manned/unmanned teaming (MUM-T) operations.
• Assist in the development of critical capability tools to support the MQ-28 system.
• Create flight/mission plans and coordinate with team members to ensure test and safety objectives are satisfied.
• Evaluate system performance and human factors characteristics to ensure MQ-28 capability objectives, and the needs of future warfighters, are satisfied.
• Utilise leading-edge simulation tools to conduct advanced concepts analysis.
• Provide advice to stakeholders to ensure airworthiness criteria are satisfied.
• Provide advice to stakeholders regarding the operational employment of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
• Support the training and instruction of customer aircrew for the MQ-28 system.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be an experienced fast jet WSO, with the right attributes to work within a leading-edge environment that is inventing the future.
• Previous experience as a fast jet WSO is essential to being successful for this role.
• Have strong collaborator and problem solving skills.
• Have broad experience of fast jet battlespace operations, sensors, weapons, military communications system

Experience in developmental/acceptance/operational test and unmanned platforms would be beneficial, but not required.

Periodic travel to remote test sites is a requirement for the role.

Relocation will be considered for the right applicant.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What’s on offer?

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

• Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
• Formal reward and recognition program.
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
• Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
• Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.