Hawk Lead-In Fighter - Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

BAE Systems Australia; Richmond; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Richmond is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics to join their team. In this role, you will perform crucial maintenance on avionic systems across various aircraft. Candidates should have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills and be Australian citizens eligible for Defence Clearance. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within the Defence sector.

Qualifications

• Hold an Aircraft Maintenance Trade, Cert IV Aeroskills – Avionics (Mandatory).
• Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain a Defence Clearance (Mandatory).
• Experience or strong interest in working with Defence Military Aircraft.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, inspections, and fault diagnosis on avionic systems and components.
• Ensure all work is performed using authorised technical data.
• Accurately document maintenance activities within required timeframes.
• Action engineering advice, defect reporting, maintenance deficiencies, and publication amendments as directed.
• Report and escalate any defects, non-conformances, or quality issues to the Team Leader in line with procedures.
• Perform maintenance tasks within delegated authority while upholding safety, quality and compliance.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to deliver work within a fast-paced team environment

Fault diagnosis

Documentation

Education

Certificate IV in Aeroskills – Avionics

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics

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About Our Company

At BAE Systems Australia, we believe in doing work that matters. We encourage our team to not only enjoy what they do but also grow their careers and be themselves. Join us in a thriving sector where every day presents exciting and meaningful challenges. Celebrating our 70th anniversary, we continue to push boundaries, producing world‑class technology that makes the impossible possible.

Opportunities

We have multiple vacancies for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) within our Aerospace organisation. As an Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), you will report to the Team Leader and carry out scheduled servicing and unscheduled maintenance activities across various aircraft platforms at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Relocation support is available for candidates outside the Williamtown, Hunter, and Maitland region.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, inspections, and fault diagnosis on avionic systems and components across 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 escalade any 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.

About You

• Hold an Aircraft Maintenance Trade i.e. Cert IV Aeroskills – Avionics (Mandatory).
• Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain a Defence Clearance (Mandatory).
• Experience or 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 & Clearances

To apply, submit an updated CV, a copy of your Certificate IV in Aeroskills, equivalent Aircraft Maintenance trade and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with the role prior to the closing date.

Defence security clearance is required; applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and may affect suitability.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. BAE Systems is proud to be an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and a member of the Circle Back Initiative.