Trade Assistant

Heston MRO

Heston MRO Pty Ltd is a proudly Australian, independent Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider delivering world-class aircraft maintenance services to a range of domestic and international airlines. With operations across all major Australian airports including Brisbane, Coolangatta, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth.

At Heston MRO, we pride ourselves on being agile, customer-focused, and committed to strengthening Australia’s aviation sector while expanding into global markets. We are seeking a Trade Assistants to support our Sydney Station.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Trade Assistants role provides broad support across technical operations, stores and inventory, and general station administration. Core duties include:

• Provide day-to-day technical assistance and operational support to the Sydney Station and maintenance team.
• Conduct technical inspection and conformity checks of aircraft parts, tooling and equipment against approved documentation, airworthiness requirements and HMRO MOE procedures prior to release for maintenance use.
• Provide support to maintenance operations by ensuring accurate traceability, serviceability status and shelf-life control of aircraft components and consumables.
• Manage inventory and records in approved maintenance and ERP platforms, ensuring accurate receipting, issuing and stock control.
• Analyse usage trends and maintenance demand to forecast material requirements, supporting procurement planning and minimising AOG risk.
• Raise and manage material requisitions, purchase orders and quotes in accordance with approved maintenance and procurement systems.
• Coordinate with Head Office, airport authorities and suppliers to ensure compliant movement, access and delivery of aviation materials and equipment.
• Undertake routine stock audits and investigate discrepancies impacting maintenance or compliance outcomes.
• Handle and store controlled substances and hazardous materials in accordance with MSDS/SDS, aviation safety regulations, airport procedures and HMRO safety practices.
• Coordinate inspection, maintenance, repair and compliance of GSE and airside assets, including registration and serviceability tracking.
• Support maintenance readiness by managing tooling availability, loan tooling turnaround and MEL-related material requirements.
• Prepare technical and compliance reporting in line with head office and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake general station administration, including document control, data entry, correspondence, filing, reporting and coordination of routine station requirements.

What are we looking for?

• Recent Aviation Australia graduates or candidates who have completed a Certificate IV in Aeroskills.
• Strong interest in developing a career in aviation maintenance.
• The successful candidate will initially receive training in stores and inventory processes. Once adept in these areas, they will progress to technical training and gain hands-on operational experience across a range of aircraft types.
• Previous stores or inventory experience would be helpful, but it is not mandatory
• The role requires a high level of attention to detail and patience, as many of the parts in the storage facility are small and can resemble one another, alongside larger items.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound understanding of safe handling and storage requirements, including hazardous substances.

Applying?

Please click the link on this page to apply. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and will include pre-screening, 2 stage interview and a DAMP test.