Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Armament

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia BAE Systems Full time
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Armament

Join us for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Armament role at BAE Systems.

About Our COMPANY

At BAE Systems Australia, we believe in doing work that MATTERS. We encourage our team to not only ENJOY what they do but also to GROW their careers and, most importantly, to be YOU. Join us in a thriving sector where every day presents exciting and meaningful challenges. As we celebrate our 70th Anniversary, we continue to push boundaries, producing world-class technology that makes the impossible possible.

With a rich heritage in combat and fast jet trainer aircraft, BAE Systems Australia is a global leader in the development, manufacture, upgrade, and support of cutting-edge aerospace solutions. Operating across Australia and around the globe, we support the Australian Defence Force (ADF) throughout the air sector's lifecycle—from design and development to production, training, support, and maintenance.

Learn more about us: What we do: Air Solutions, Careers with Infinite Possibilities, and 70th Anniversary.

About The OPPORTUNITIES

We have multiple vacancies for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Armament) to join our Hawk Lead-In Fighter program within our Aerospace organisation. As an Armament Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), you will be responsible to the Team Leader for carrying out scheduled servicing and unscheduled maintenance activities across various aircraft platforms.

These positions are based at RAAF Base Williamtown NSW, with relocation support available for candidates outside the Newcastle, Williamtown, Hunter-Maitland area.

Key RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintain the emergency escape system, egress systems, and aircraft weapon systems from the computers onboard to the stores the aircraft carries, plus load and handle various aircraft and stores.
  • Be responsible to the Team Leader for scheduled servicing and other unscheduled maintenance.
  • Ensure maintenance and technical documentation or data used during maintenance is authorized and compliant.
  • Correctly and promptly record details of work performed on the appropriate documents, and gain certification of the work as required.
  • Ensure all documentation for engineering advice, defect reporting, maintenance deficiencies, and publication amendments are incorporated as directed.
  • Report to the Team Leader all defects, deficiencies, maintenance errors, and unserviceabilities as they arise.
  • Carry out maintenance only to the delegated and authorized level.
  • Initiate quality, non-conformance, or defect reporting relating to maintenance tasks as directed.
About YOU
  • Hold an Aircraft Maintenance Trade, e.g., Cert IV Aeroskills – Armament (Mandatory).
  • Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain a Defence Clearance (Mandatory).
  • Experience or strong interest in working with Defence Military Aircraft.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to deliver work within a fast-paced team environment.

We encourage candidates who don't meet all criteria to still apply, as we believe in hiring for potential.

Application REQUIREMENTS & CLEARANCES

To apply, send an updated CV, a copy of your Cert IV in Aeroskills, and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience. Note that a Defence security clearance is required; applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain one. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) may apply, affecting eligibility based on nationality.

About US

Join a workplace that values diversity and cares about your wellbeing. As Australia's largest defence company, we offer endless career opportunities in a growing industry. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are recognized as an employer of choice for women and are committed to responding to every applicant.

Learn more about our benefits and recruitment process at: www.baesystemscareers.com.au.

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