Aerospace Tradesperson

Aerospace Tradesperson

Company:

Boeing Aerostructures Australia Pty Ltd

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

We currently have full-time permanent opportunities for qualified trades professionals to join our advanced, world-class manufacturing facility in Port Melbourne.
 

Working in a supportive team environment, you will be trained in the pre and post production processes of aircraft components, exercising high precision trade skills using various material and/or specialist manufacturing techniques. Absolutely no previous experience in our industry required.
 

You will be placed on one of these shifts depending on business requirements (majority of the roles will be across day and afternoon shifts but your flexibility to be able to work across all shifts is essential):

• Day Shift: 6am – 2:30pm
• Afternoon Shift: 2:30pm – 11pm (15% Salary loading)
• Night Shift: 10pm – 6:30am (30% Salary loading)

Our team members enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 8 week paid structured training to set you up for success followed by on the job training by experienced Operators
• Annual gainshare program (company bonus) with yearly salary increases as per the Enterprise Agreement in addition to 12% Super + Shift Allowance (if applicable).
  • From 1 July 2026: Base Salary of $101,088
  • From 1 July 2027: Base Salary of $106,142
  • From 1 July 2028: Base Salary of $110,919
• Monthly rostered day off, additional annual Boeing Day off and various other leave entitlements
• Excellent work-life balance
• Strong career progression opportunities with many different pathways available within the business
• Team based environment along with supportive Team Leaders and Managers
• Free onsite parking within a secure area and onsite canteen
• New uniforms are provided yearly, including safety gear and tools
• Access to Boeing Discount Program – an exclusive retail and services discount marketplace, including health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Industrial Athlete Program and more
• Salary packaging options available

Position Responsibilities:

• Assembling aircraft components
• Following digital work instructions and detailed drawings
• Measuring and working to high tolerances
• Working within a production line environment – highly repetitive, takt time based physical and manual work (sitting and standing for long periods of time depending on work area)
• Drilling, fastening and shimming
• Use of relevant personal protective equipment and adhering to EH&S requirements
• Using a variety of hand and power tools, sealants and chemicals
• Lifting up to 15 kgs maximum on an ad-hoc basis

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience):

• Relevant Trade qualification is essential and relevant experience working in your trade
• Literacy and numeracy skills to follow and interpret digital work instructions and engineering drawings
• Hand skills with a high level of attention to detail under repetitive conditions
• Flexibility and willingness to work across day, afternoon and night shift as per business requirements
• Ability to work independently or part of a diverse team towards a common goal and to agreed KPI’s
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoy working with hands and physical work
• Full, unrestricted working rights for Australia

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

• Completion of a Trade Apprenticeship
   

Additional Information:

This is an Enterprise Agreement position classified as a Base Tradesperson. Candidates will be required to complete background checks and successfully complete a 3-month probationary period.  

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sunday 19 July 2026. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, there may be a delay in hearing from us. Your application will be considered for all our intakes throughout 2026 and 2027. We appreciate your patience throughout the process.

All details provided, trade certification will be checked and verified.

How to Apply:

To apply, please upload your Resume and a copy of your Trade Certificate(s) in order to be considered.

About us:

Boeing Aerostructures Australia is Australia's leading designer and manufacturer of composite flight control components for commercial aircraft. We are renowned for our collaborative and supportive working environment and for the high calibre of our people. We are passionate about improving peoples' lives through increasing global mobility with our iconic planes including the production of the 737, 777 and 787 models. 

At Boeing Aerostructures Australia, we are committed to creating an inclusive and incident and injury free workplace, where employees can realise their career goals and make a positive contribution to Boeing’s success.

If you're excited by the opportunity to be part of building something amazing, we welcome your application.
 

For more information about Boeing Aerostructures Australia including more about our values and behaviours see our new website https://www.boeing.com.au/about-boeing-in-australia/subsidiaries/boeing-aerostructures-australia.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Trade/Vocational or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift Worker (Australia)

Our Boeing Australia employers are committed to inclusive and flexible workplaces and encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, genders, disabilities and for veterans and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.