Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics

About the role

Boeing Defence Australia is hiring an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) for its Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services Capability at RAAF Base Amberley, on the MQ-28 Ghost Bat program. The MQ-28 is an uncrewed teaming aircraft developed in Australia, and the role involves aircraft maintenance engineering work within the MRO services.

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
• Understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures and regulations
• Australian citizenship, to hold or obtain an Australian NV1 defence security clearance
• C class driver's licence
• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with stakeholders
• Willingness to undergo the Government security clearance vetting process (Negative Vetting 1) and to provide verifiable background information from birth to present

Required skills

• Previous experience with military aircraft is desirable
• Knowledge of environmental, health and safety procedures is desirable
• Working knowledge of computer-based maintenance management systems is desirable

What we offer

• Educational assistance for professional development
• Employee Assistance Program and a complimentary annual flu vaccination
• Discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Paid parental leave, Defence Reservist Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave and First Nation Cultural Leave
• Opportunities to join social and community groups supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs

The role may involve travel and periods away from home.