Test and Evaluation Specialist - QLD

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Detail information about job Test and Evaluation Specialist - QLD. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Join our team helping deliver world-class solutions to diverse client portfolios
• We offer bonus leave, personal / professional development, flexibility and more
• We are consistently voted in the 'Top 50' great places to work

Nova Systems is an Australian owned Professional Service Provider specialising in the provision of engineering and management services, providing industry and government with world class independent expertise in delivering complex projects and solving technologically challenging problems. Our independence from equipment providers means we are solution independent and highly focused on value outcomes for clients.

We pursue this value through effective stakeholder solicitation and focus on understanding the outcomes our clients aim to achieve. Nova employs over 200 specialist consultants across Australia, with offices in all major cities.

About the opportunity:

Nova Systems has an immediate permanent opportunity for a Flight Test Specialist to join our Brisbane / Ipswich Operations. You'll be working on site with clients participating in / managing Flight Test and Test and Evaluation activities on both RAAF fixed wing and Army rotary wing aircraft.

Ideally, you'll come from an ADF Flight Test background.

What will you be involved in:

Reporting to the Brisbane / Ipswich Operations Managers you will be responsible for:

• Completion of configuration changes to ADF aircraft;
• Completion of OT&E objectives;
• Investigation, problem solving and reporting of aircraft issues reported by aircraft operators;
• Making recommendations from T&E activities.

Please note this role may require a flying component.

Further information on specific duties can be provided at interview.

What we would like from you:

• Australian Citizen (mandatory);
• ADF recognised long course Flight Test qualification (highly desirable) or Minimum 3 years’ experience as ADF T&E practitioner operating under OAREG4.2;
• AGSVA NV1 minimum;
• Between 5-10 years' experience in flight testing.

Desirable:

• BACH Degree qualified (Aerospace highly desirable) but will consider other qualifications;
• Graduate of any test pilot school;
• NTPS / AFOTEC or other OT&E Short course;
• Experience with heavy aircraft or rotary wing flight test;
• Complex mission system testing.

Highly regarded test professions:

• Flight Test Engineer;
• Flight Test Radar;
• Flight Test Navigator / ACO;
• Flight Test Pilot.

About you:

• Flexible, career driven and can work independently or part of a team;
• Able to fly on aircraft as part of T&E activities;
• Willingness to travel at times.

What is it like to work with us:

As a professional services firm, we recognise that it’s our people who are our greatest asset. At Nova we work on some pretty interesting, diverse and at times highly complex projects. We ensure employees have the opportunity to work in a unique environment that is fun and down-to-earth, while having the support to perform to the best of their ability in the safest possible manner.

We commit to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience and develop professionally. Everyone at Nova can expect open, direct communication from their leaders and peers. Everyone at Nova can expect to be rewarded for their efforts.

We commit to providing equal opportunities to all Novan’s, and recognise that honesty, fairness, mutual respect and the responsible exercise of power are fundamental to achieving equity for all.

What you get beyond the pay cheque:

With a strong company culture and high retention rate, Nova Group has been recognised as one of "Top 50 best places to work" in Australia. In addition, Nova was recently ranked in the "Top 50 Most Innovative Companies" in Australia.

• Flexible working conditions;
• Access to Defence Health, Travel and Life Insurance;
• Annual 3-day Conference;
• Personal and Professional Development Allowance and Leave;
• Reserve Leave;
• Loyalty Leave;
• Purchased Leave;
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice;
• Serious Illness Leave;
• Nova Employee Share Offer;
• Mentoring Program;
• Innovation Program;
• Do you own a Safari Suit or Kaftan? Sense of humour required!

To apply, please click on the "apply now" button and submit your resume using the "upload resume" function.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion contact Emma in Nova's Talent Acquisition Team on (08) 8252 7100.

No recruitment agencies please.