Hawk Lead-In Fighter - Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

BAE Systems Australia; City of Salisbury; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Avionics) to join their Hawk Lead-In Fighter program. Located at RAAF Base Williamtown, the role involves performing scheduled servicing and unscheduled maintenance for various aircraft platforms. Candidates must hold a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) and be Australian citizens. This position values strong communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic team environment. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Hold an Aircraft Maintenance Trade i.e. Certificate IV Aeroskills – Avionics.
• Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain a Defence Clearance.
• Experience or a strong interest in working with Defence Military Aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, inspections, and fault diagnosis on avionic systems.
• Ensure all work is performed compliant with standards.
• Accurately document maintenance activities.

Skills

Fault diagnosis on avionic systems

Maintenance documentation

Strong communication skills

Fast-paced team environment

Education

Certificate IV Aeroskills – Avionics

Job description

We have multiple vacancies for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) to join our Hawk Lead‑In Fighter program within our Aerospace organisation. As an Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), you will be responsible to the Team Leader for carrying out scheduled servicing and unscheduled maintenance activities across various aircraft platforms. This position is based at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Relocation support is available for candidates living outside the Williamtown, Hunter and Maitland region.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, inspections, and fault diagnosis on avionic systems and components across both fixed‑wing and rotary‑wing aircraft.
• Ensure all work is performed using authorised technical data, compliant with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, meeting certification and reporting requirements within required timeframes.
• Action engineering advice, defect reporting, maintenance deficiencies, and publication amendments as directed.
• Report and escalation of defects, non‑conformances or quality issues to the Team Leader in line with procedures.
• Perform maintenance tasks within your delegated authority while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Hold an Aircraft Maintenance Trade i.e. Certificate IV Aeroskills – Avionics (Mandatory).
• Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain a Defence Clearance (Mandatory).
• Experience or a strong interest in working with Defence Military Aircraft.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver work within a fast‑paced team environment.

Application Requirements

To apply, please send your updated CV, a copy of your Certificate IV in Aeroskills and accompanying MEAs or equivalent Aircraft Maintenance trade, and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the role before the closing date.

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) may affect eligibility.

EEO Statement

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women and a member of the Circle Back Initiative, where we are committed to responding to every applicant.