Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – KC-30A

Requisition ID: R
Category: Non-CJCS
Location: Pinkenba, Queensland, AUS
Citizenship Required: Australia Citizenship
Clearance Type: Protected (Baseline)
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

We're building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. With strong local management, sound investment and a fresh approach, we're on an exciting trajectory and building unique capability. Leveraging the kind of leading edge US capabilities and technology most can only imagine, our close-knit 800 strong team is busy delivering World-leading solutions to safeguard Australia's future. And, together, we're growing a business where everyone contributes and everyone matters.

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 A The platform is a trusted and proven asset and the program is continually growing in capability and expertise.

Your Role:

Due to our continued growth, we're now looking for a Cert IV Aviation Trade/Aero skills (Avionics) qualified AME to join our Maintenance team at the BMMC facility in Pinkenba. Working as part of a team to deliver serviceable aircrafts - on time and within budget, you will identify manpower, tools and facilities requirements, present solutions to resolve manpower; technical and logistics challenges, and report and follow-up major defects and publication.

To succeed, you will need to have a passion for the KC-30A program and a willingness to learn from an experienced team around you. We are open to candidates with all levels of experience including those who have just recently finished their formal qualifications.

Northrop Grumman Australia will provide all type-training as a part of your on-boarding experience.

What we Offer:

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
Options for flexible & hybrid work including 9 day fortnight
Purchased annual leave
Salary packaging including novated car leases
Generous paid parental leave
Volunteer Leave
Health & Wellbeing program
Employee Assistance Program

Everyone Matters:

Doing the Right Thing and Sharing Success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters and we proudly encourage individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply to join our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.

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 pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, police checks and employment screening verification.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.

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