Senior AME - Avionics

About the role

Northrop Grumman Australia is looking for an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to join its maintenance team supporting the KC-30A fleet in Brisbane. This is a hands-on avionics maintenance position with greater technical responsibility, involving scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and mentoring of the next generation of maintenance professionals. The role requires an Australian Security Group Visa Authority (AGSVA) clearance of level NV1 and Australian citizenship.

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 on-aircraft and off-aircraft maintenance activities
• Work closely with maintenance planning and other aircraft 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)
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement
• 10% travel time; relocation assistance is not available

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