We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.
Located south of Sydney at HMAS Albatross within the Helicopter Aircrew Training School (HATS) in Nowra, New South Wales, Australia. 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 helicopter aircrew for combat
About Your Role:
This role provides management and oversight for the maintenance of the Synthetic Training Environment (STE) at HATS, which consists of 3x Flight Simulators (EC135), 2x Virtual Reality Trainers, 2x Tactical Part Task Trainers, 2x DeskTop Trainers, 1 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 Boeing Defence Australia (BDA), and the end-user being members of the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army, 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
Salary Circa – AUD $125,000 base (Based on qualifications and skill) + Super + Bonus
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
Driving distance to two of Australia’s major capital cities: Sydney and Canberra
Australian coastal lifestyle with ready access to numerous beaches and national parks along the New South Wales South coast
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.
To learn more about clearances please visit – https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, candidates Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate Australian Government clearance.
To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/
For more information on Thales visit us @ThalesCareers on Instagram
#LI-SG1
Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more on how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://work180.com/en-AU/for-women/employer/thales.
Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.