Aerospace Tradesperson

Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
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 work at our advanced world-class manufacturing facility based 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. We have several opportunities available to commence throughout 2026 and beyond.
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
• Attractive remuneration and annual company bonus with yearly salary increases as per the Enterprise Agreement
• Monthly rostered day off
• Additional annual Boeing Day off in addition to 20 days of annual leave
• 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
• Onsite canteen
• New uniform 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
• 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
• Relevant experience working in your trade
• Literacy and numeracy skills to follow and interpret 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 deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoy working with hands and physical work
• Basic computer skills
• Commitment to OHS procedures
• 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. Starting salary: $95,817 + 12% Super and will increase to $98,697 + 12% Super upon successful completion of training. 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 April 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. 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.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 20, 2026
Education
Trade/Vocational or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Shift Worker (Australia)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.