Technical Services Officer

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Australia provides the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with through-life support for its fleet of KC-30A Multi-role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft—a derivative of the Airbus A330-200. The platform is a trusted and proven asset and the program is continually growing in capability and expertise.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Technical Services Officer - Mechanical to join the KC‑30A Engineering team based at RAAF Amberley.

As a member of the KC30A Airframes and Mechanical Systems team, you will be responsible for supporting the Service Delivery Manager in detailed planning, monitoring and reporting of aircraft system health, the management of activity priorities within the KC-30A Through Life Support (TLS) program. You will also be required to provide support and guidance to team personnel, prioritise task activities and delegate tasking accordingly to maintain airworthiness and safety.

The role activities are regulated by DASR Part M requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

- Support high tempo operational meetings and fulfil immediate requirements to support Operations or Deeper Maintenance completion.
- Develop and coordinate implementation of assigned Inspections Instructions, modifications, rectification instructions, maintenance instructions and technical publication changes, proposals for update changes to the AMP and technical advice in support of maintenance, engineering and supply queries.
- Coordinate logistic process (Engineering Change Proposals, Modifications, Inspections, Rectifications, Configuration Control Boards and Overhaul)
- Review service literature or technical information.
- Review and determine technical and logistic dispositions to defect reports.
- Maintain good business relations with relevant NGA Stakeholders.
- Actively participate in risk management processes and work with stakeholders to characterise, mitigate and resolve risks.
- Assist with material planning in support of the Service Delivery Area and Aircraft Operations.
- Carrying out Technical Change Board assessments of assigned Service Bulletins.
- Contribute to Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
- Gather, analyse, report and present health measurement data for the assigned Service Delivery Systems.
- Assess obsolescence and reliability reports and recommend actions to support improvements in reliability, availability and maintainability.
- Provide regular plans for management of Repairable Items (RIs) and Breakdown Spares (BDS)
- Support warranty investigations.
- Provide technical support for Investigations, troubleshooting advice and component repair advice

Why Northrop Grumman?

As an integral part of the Australian team, you will receive professional development and a comprehensive benefits package. Furthermore, you will be joining an inclusive work environment built on innovation and respect, supported by the highest ethical standards.

Our Values represent what is important to us at Northrop Grumman and are integrated into all aspects of our employee experience:

- We do the right thing
- We do what we promise
- We commit to shared success
- We pioneer

What do we offer in return?
- Professional Development Support - further education, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training including LinkedIn Learning and SkillSoft
- Up to 2 weeks additional purchased annual leave
- Salary packaging including novated car leases
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- WellbeiNG Program
- Free parking
- Employee Incentive Program
- Employee Discount Program

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

- Minimum qualification of Cert IV Aviation Trade or Advanced diploma in Engineering
- Extensive Experience with KC30A or A330 Airframes and Mechanical Systems
- Aircraft Upgrades / modification management and implementation support experience.
- Analytical skills and ability to compile reports based on gathered data
- Must be an Australian citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

- DASR M / CASA Part 42 or equivalent regulatory experience/knowledge
- Previous experience in Technical Services role (CAMO or Enginee