Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

6 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Northrop Grumman Australia Pty Ltd Full time

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 license 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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