Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Your Role:

As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you’ll perform a wide range of maintenance activities on Australia’s KC-30A and C-27J fleets. Working under DASR 145 Maintenance regulations, you’ll support the crew team leader to ensure all maintenance tasks meet safety, compliance, and airworthiness standards. You’ll also contribute to developing future base maintenance capability through collaboration and technical excellence.

Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on KC-30A or C-27J aircraft

Diagnose, repair, and inspect systems and components within your trade area

Rotate through sections of the aircraft to gain experience across multiple systems

Support modification, upgrade, and continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure compliance with all maintenance documentation and regulatory requirements

Why This Role Stands Out

We offer a supportive and high-performing environment where your technical skills are valued, and your development is encouraged.

Competitive New EBA Rates:

Senior AME: $52.00/hour (for those with 5+ years post-apprenticeship experience)

AME: $48.99/hour

Additional Allowances: Earn extra for specific tasks, shifts, and licence applications relevant to your work type

Comprehensive Maintenance Exposure: Gain hands-on experience in both Deep and Line Maintenance - working across a variety of systems and aircraft checks.

Rotating Crew Assignments: Enjoy variety and growth by rotating through different areas of the aircraft.

Flexible Work Week: Benefit from a 4-day working week, giving you more balance and downtime

About you:

You’re a qualified tradesperson with a passion for aviation maintenance and a commitment to precision and safety.

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures, Mechanical, or Avionics) or equivalent qualification

Ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance

Strong teamwork, communication, and attention to detail

What we Offer:

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

18 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.

2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave

Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs

Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option

Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement

Who we are:

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia’s future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other.

Everyone Matters:

Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

What's Your Possible?

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification

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