Senior AME - Avionics

About the role

Northrop Grumman Australia is recruiting an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) for its avionics maintenance team supporting the KC-30A fleet in Brisbane. The role is hands-on, involves greater technical responsibility and includes mentoring and technical guidance of the next generation of maintenance professionals. It requires a four-day work week, travel of about 10% of the time and an Australian Security Vulnerability Assessment (AGSVA) clearance of level NV1.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and escalate technical issues and contribute practical solutions
• Support maintenance planning, including labour, parts, tooling and facility requirements
• Maintain effective tool, FOD and aeronautical product controls
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft, working with maintenance planning and other trades
• Maintain high aviation safety, quality and WHS standards
• Mentor and support AMEs and apprentices
• Contribute ideas that improve maintenance capability and processes

Required profile

• Cert IV in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering - Avionics
• Sound understanding of aviation safety and WHS requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required AGSVA security clearance (NV1)
• Australian citizenship is required because the role needs a defence security clearance
• Police checks and employment screening verification are required
• An approachable, collaborative attitude and commitment to continuous improvement

What we offer

• A genuine four-day work week
• Career development and licensing support
• Close-knit team with an active social club and regular team events
• Free onsite physiotherapy, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and employee discounts
• Volunteer and reservist leave