Aviation Safety Specialist

About the role

Northrop Grumman Australia is looking for an Aviation Safety Specialist to join its Mission Assurance team and support the Aviation Safety Management System (AvSMS). The role helps deliver aviation safety outcomes that support critical Defence capabilities, ensuring compliance, managing risk and driving continuous improvement across complex aviation programs. It is based in Australia and requires Australian citizenship.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the AvSMS
• Conduct aviation safety audits, investigations and assurance activities
• Monitor regulatory compliance across Defence and aviation programs
• Analyse safety data, identify risks and report on safety performance
• Facilitate safety meetings, training and stakeholder engagement
• Promote a strong safety culture that supports mission success

Required profile

• Australian citizenship (Defence security clearance is required)
• Experience in an aviation safety role within a regulated aviation environment
• Knowledge of CASA, DASR, EASA, EMAR or similar regulatory frameworks
• Experience conducting audits, investigations and risk assessments
• Experience within Defence, aerospace or contract support environments
• Qualification in aviation maintenance, engineering, safety management, auditing or incident investigation (highly regarded)
• Ability to obtain and maintain AGSVA NV1 security clearance

Required skills

• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills
• Aviation safety audits, investigations and risk assessment

What we offer

• Professional development, including further education, leadership development, industry memberships and unlimited online training
• Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to buy extra annual leave
• Flexible working, including hybrid work, 9-day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times
• 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave
• Health and wellbeing program, employee discount program and employee recognition program