Description:
C-130J Tactical Fleet Planner
Richmond, NSW
About the opportunity
As the C-130J Tactical Fleet Planner, you will work closely with a team of technical experts focused on success.
This role resides within the embedded Enterprise Planning and Integration Cell (EPIC) Team. The position provides specialist fleet planning input into EPIC activities and provides a valuable conduit between C-130J operations and the technical and engineering management of the platform.
Reporting to the Team Lead Enterprise Stewardship and Planning, this role will be focussed on fleet planning activities to enhance integration across C-130J stakeholder organisations to assure sustainable effort across the C-130J Enterprise. The aim of EPIC is to synchronise C-130J operational planning and force generation requirements with C-130J fleet planning, in order to maximise C-130J availability when operationally required and to de-conflict any forecasted Enterprise pinch points. This role will also be responsible for the development and production of the induction Statement of Work document for aircraft prior to induction for Deeper Maintenance.
Some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Forecast and dissemination of mission requirements among relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate and lead stakeholder meetings with regards to urgent fleet planning or operational matters.
- Compare and align AMG SOFG plans with C-130J Fleet plan and identify risk periods.
- Aid in identifying Enterprise efficiency opportunities.
- Provide tasking priorities for individual aircraft based off mission requirements, AFHR and EFH status.
- Perform C-130J Fleet Planning activities, including maintenance of, and updates to, the C-130J Fleet Plan ensuring Fleet Plan changes are properly documented and stakeholders informed.
- In close consultation with key stakeholders, develop the Statement of Work for DM (including R20, R30 and R80 as well as standalone induction for such things as capability Modifications) servicings and ensure that key ILS planning KPIs are met.
- Act as the conduit between Airbus Maintenance and Squadron Operations for the planning of maintenance check/test flights.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need to be someone who has the ability to absorb multiple inputs and stakeholder objectives and constraints, and take them into consideration in order to inform decisions, that are in the best interests of the capability manager and best for fleet, working to tight deadlines and work comfortably in a continuous improvement work environment.
The knowledge and experience best suited to this role:
- Aircraft Technical Trade Qualification and/or equivalent with technical experience in aircraft maintenance engineering (Part 145 or equivalent) or CAM (Part M or equivalent), or Technical Support services in the aviation industry, with multi-engine, fixed-wing aircraft types.
- Superior knowledge and understanding of interdependencies between maintenance (including maintenance and fleet planning) and other airworthiness management and support activities such as design engineering, technical services and integrated logistics support.
- Understanding of maintenance and engineering cost drivers and how to ensure cost effectiveness.
- Superior knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations (e.g., DASR, CASA, EASA etc.), standards and internal best practices.
Skills and abilities that will assist you to be successful in this role include:
- Demonstrated ability to be consistently proactive, motivated and autonomous, balancing best practices with customer requirements
- Ability to resolve complex operational service issues, with strong analytical, and strategic problem-solving skills.
- Strong customer-service mindset and stakeholder management skills and ability to work constructively and productively with customers both internal and external.
- A straightforward, confident, and open communicator with the ability to convey messages clearly, concisely and persuasively.
- Strong planning skills and strong time management and organisational skills.
What's on offer?
The Airbus Group is a global platform for excellence, with network expertise providing our people with the opportunity to be a part of rapidly advancing innovations in engineering and technology to accomplish the extraordinary; making the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. We have dedicated resources to deliver:
- Flexible work with an option for a 9-day fortnight
- Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- Travel discounts for flights, rental cars and accommodation
- Novated leasing options with two providers
- Free onsite parking
- A commitment to your professional development through classroom and online learning
- Values driven leadership focussed on employee and customer experience
- Employee health plans & Employee Assistance Program
- Free onsite physiotherapist and confidential counsellor
About Us
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. With a workforce of 130,000 Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners around. With employees at multiple sites across Australia and New Zealand, Airbus Australia and Airbus New Zealand has access to the financial strength and expertise of Airbus Helicopters and Airbus.
Airbus Australia maintains the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon, the MC-55A Peregrine and C-130J Hercules transports; and the Royal New Zealand Air Force's C-130s. The company is recognised as a leader in propeller and engine maintenance.
The company supports 22 ARH Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Army. Airbus Australia delivers new Airbus Helicopters machines and supports more than 500 aircraft through a network of local facilities.
Applicants must be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment medical screening which may include drug and alcohol testing.
Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: 23 February 2025