Aircraft Life Support Technician (ALSE)

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About the Opportunity

Airbus in Edinburgh is seeking applications for an Aircraft Life Support Technician (ALSE) to join our Surveillance & Response Maintenance Team.

About the Role

As an Aircraft Life Support Technician, your skills, experience and knowledge will be utilised to undertake aviation maintenance activities to meet the needs of Airbus Australia Pacific. This position works as part of the Airbus Australia Pacific Surveillance & Response Maintenance team based in Edinburgh and is required to conduct maintenance in accordance with all maintenance procedures as laid out within authorised Airbus Australia Pacific procedures, relevant maintenance manuals and Defence documentation. This position reports to the Team Lead Maintenance Support, who is responsible for the ALSE maintenance activities on the P-8A and MC-55A platforms. The role is primarily responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modifications, fault rectification and aircrew fitment in support of Surveillance & Response activities.

About You

An Aircraft Life Support Technician (ALSE) (Specialist 2) is required to have undergone formally recognised trade training and have a minimum of 2 years of recent experience working as a Life Support specialist, completing Task Sign off (TSO). The knowledge, skills and experience best suited to this role would include :

• Certificate III for Aircraft Life Support (or ability to obtain) or above
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a maintenance environment conducting Task Sign Off (TSO)
• Demonstrated ability in supporting a DASR 145 MO Quality System
• Demonstrated ability to deliver safe and effective maintenance outcomes
• Strong technical, skills, knowledge and attitude qualities displayed in an AMO environment
• Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment resulting in prioritised successful outcomes
• Sound communication skills displayed in an AMO or similar environment
• Ability to obtain a high level Australian Government Security Clearance

About Us

With employees at multiple sites across Australia and New Zealand, Airbus Australia and Airbus New Zealand have access to the financial strength and expertise of Airbus Helicopters and Airbus. Airbus 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 and P3s. The company also supports 22 ARH Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters for the Army. Airbus delivers new Airbus Helicopters machines and supports more than 500 aircraft through a network of local facilities. The company is recognised as a leader in propeller and engine maintenance.

Why us?

At Airbus in Edinburgh, we are a close-knit team with a strong sense of community. We seek to inspire our people to grow, so you have the right mindset, behaviours and skills to thrive and achieve the organisation goals while being focussed on your personal development through classroom and online learning. Some of the great benefits you can expect as an Airbus employee include :

Diversity

At Airbus Australia Pacific, we are committed to having a diverse workforce, where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex‑defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Applications Close : 30 November 2025

You must hold Australian citizenship or dual nationalities to be eligible for a high‑level Australian Government Security Clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre‑employment medical screening which includes a functional assessment and drug & alcohol testing.

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