AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description Your Role:

• As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
• Structures, this dynamic role will see you plan and execute scheduled, unscheduled and deferred defect maintenance requirements as directed by crew leaders and AME in alignment with approved Aircraft Maintenance Documentation (AMD).

You will also have accountability for:

• Raising technical issues and presenting solutions
• Continuously utilising audit tools
• Reporting and following up on major defects and publication deficiencies in accordance with technical instructions
• ERP systems, risk assessment and incident reporting as required.
• Propose capability improvements
• Material sourcing
• Assisting the Base Maintenance Manager and Responsible Manager to ensure that all associated tasks and responsibilities comply and conform to relevant regulatory and quality requirements and company policies and standards.
• Ensuring that all activities undertaken fall within organisational policies and procedures and comply with all published corporate stand
• Working with due care and consideration to safeguard own health and security, and the health and security of others.
• Reporting all incidents, hazards and near misses whilst adhering to safe work practices and policies.
• Complying with NGA’s policies and procedures.

About You:

• As the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
• Structures, you will have an eye for detail and have a strong work ethic. You will also have:
• The ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance at Baseline
• Cert IV Aviation Trade (Mech/AV)
• Cert III Aviation Trade (Specialist Trades)
• Previous experience in Base Maintenance (BM)
• Demonstrated competency of aircraft systems, AMD and local work instructions
• Thorough knowledge of the structure and use of interactive technical publications
• Knowledge / experience in DASA regulatory environment
• Demonstrated understanding of external technical / maintenance support networks
• Fantastic communication and analytical skill set.
• The ability to work independently and work within a team.

What we Offer:

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible Working Options including
• Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.
• 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave
• Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
• Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option
• Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement

Who we are:

At Northrop Grumman Australia, we have been defining possible for the ADF for over 20 years. Our commitment to safeguarding Australia’s future by delivering pioneering technology is only matched by our commitment to building a great place to work and supporting each other.

Everyone Matters:

Wherever you are in your career, we have a range of policies and initiatives in place to help you define possible based on your individual needs. A variety of initiatives support STEM education, veterans, communities and the environment. And our thriving Employee Resource Groups also enable our people to share common interest in such areas as veterans, gender and young professionals.

What's Your Possible?

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