Posted 5 months ago
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics
AI Summary
Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on defence aircraft, applying avionics or mechanical expertise to ensure mission readiness for the Triton Program.
About this role
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU-TSPV (Positive Vetting)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
Are you an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer seeking hands-on, purposeful work that drives Australia’s defence forward? Join Northrop Grumman Australia’s Triton Program and become a vital force enhancing the ADF’s maritime surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities across the Australian maritime domain.
In this role you’ll apply your avionics or mechanical expertise to complex maintenance tasks on critical defence aircraft. You’ll lead scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, ensuring each aircraft is mission ready. What sets us apart? You’ll work with cutting edge platforms that matter.
We know what drives our AME’s: technical mastery, real ownership of their work, and ongoing growth. That’s why we provide a consistent, supportive environment where you can apply and deepen your expertise on advanced aircraft every day.
What we Offer:
We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.
Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks
Salary packaging including novated car leases
Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks
Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
Health & Wellbeing program
Employee Assistance Program
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A cert IV in Aeroskills
Experience working in either an Avionics or Mechanical trade capacity
The ability to hold and maintain a AGSVA security clearance
Demonstrate competency of aircraft systems, AMD and local work instructions
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected]
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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