Maintenance Manager

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Located just north of Newcastle at RAAF Base, Williamtown, You will be joining a team of simulation professionals, backed up by a world leading Training and Simulation business in Thales. This team is embedded within a diverse customer environment and is critical in the successful execution of the unit mission statement – preparing aircrew for combat

About Your Role:

The simulator Maintenance Manager is responsible for coordinating all onsite activities relating to the operation and maintenance of the simulator.

This can consist of Flight Simulators (EC135), Virtual Reality Trainers, Tactical Part Task Trainers, Desktop Trainers, Marshalling Virtual Reality Trainer and the school’s internal ICT system.

This role is critical to the success of the Thales HATS project and is part of the Thales leadership team contributing to the strategic objectives for the Thales project team and the wider AVS organisation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The position will involve direct engagement with our prime customer, and the end-user being members of the ADF, as well as other administration staff within the training school.

Other key responsibilities include:

Managing & leading the overall operation & maintenance activities for Simulation & Systems to maintain the performance requirements of the Thales contract

Mentor & lead teams to drive performance & maintain & foster a high safety culture

Report development & tracking

Manage & foster a high commitment to quality systems & processes

Communicate & work with key subcontractors & our customers to raise & resolve complex technical issues with the STE devices

Essential Qualifications and Skills;

Qualification in avionics, electronics, computer/IT or similar

Experience as a supervisor or leader in a high-touch work environment

Highly Desirable Qualifications and Skills;

Experience in simulation, aviation or other advanced tech environments

Previous experience in Defence projects

Security Clearance, currently held or attainable

Benefits @ Thales

Free medical health insurance for you and your family

ThalesFlex – flexibility working is our everyday

Fitness Passport Discount

Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech)

Modernised Paid Parental Leave

Novated Lease options

Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

Good to Know

You’ll get an email acknowledgement after you’ve applied, Thales strives to provide a personalised experience for all suitable applicants.

Overseas candidates who meet or exceed the listed requirements will be considered.

Note. IAW Australian Government Visa requirements, age restriction and other conditions on employment may apply.

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