Non-Destructive Technician

**Requisition ID: R10150020**:

- ** Category**: Non-CJCS
- **Location**: Amberley, Queensland, Australia
- **Clearance Type**: Protected (Baseline)
- **Telecommute**: No
- Teleworking not available for this position
- **Travel Required**: Yes, 10% of the Time
- **Relocation Assistance**: Relocation assistance may be available
- **Positions Available**: 1

You might know that our Mission is to solve our customers' most challenging problems across Space, Aeronautics and Mission critical systems to help safeguard Australia's future. What makes us really different, though, is that as part of one of the World's largest Defence organisations, we have access to capabilities and technology most can only imagine. And, here in Australia, we're growing so there are plenty of opportunities especially for those just starting out in their careers and looking for experience in a friendly, supportive and challenging environment. Here, everyone contributes and everyone matters

Northrop Grumman Australia partners with the Royal Australian Air Force to provide through-life support for its fleet of C-27J Spartan Airlifter aircraft. The C-27J complements the Australian Defence Force's existing Air Mobility fleet and provides airlift of people, equipment and supplies to support Humanitarian Disaster Relief and crisis response in Australia and nearby regions.

**Your Role**:
Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a Level 2 Non-Destructive Inspection Technician (NDT) to join the **C-27J** Base Maintenance team at **RAAF Base Amberley**.

As an NDT Technician, you will be responsible for performing various inspection techniques including Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle, Liquid/Fluid Penetrant, Eddy Current, Radiography, Hardness, and Conductivity.

It is crucial to comply with maintenance manuals, publications, and adhere to all Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) Aeronautical regulatory procedures. You will be expected to generate engineering reports detailing identified defects within the Aircraft structure, including data transfer, image preparation, creation, and formatting.

Communication is key, and you will need to regularly update progress on each job, promptly communicate delays or issues, and provide data relating to quality control and weekly KPI figures. Collaborating with management to investigate maintenance or servicing concerns and suggesting appropriate solutions will be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will work closely with the AME Structures Supervisor and be involved in Line and Heavy Non-Destructive Inspection on C-27J Spartan aircraft.

**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
- Purchased annual leave
- Salary packaging including novated car leases
- Generous paid parental leave
- Volunteer Leave
- Health & Wellbeing program
- Employee Assistance Program

**Everyone Matters**:
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.