Apprentice Aircraft Trade Opportunities

Aviation Careers Australia; Nowra; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation Careers Australia in Nowra, NSW, is recruiting apprentice aircraft trades as part of the Royal Australian Navy's plan to welcome 13 MH-60 Romeo helicopters, with January 2027 start across Mechanical, Surface Finisher and Avionics streams.

Apprentices will gain hands-on repair, maintenance and servicing experience, while undergoing theory-based training and completing apprenticeship unit standards at Sikorsky and partner facilities.

Qualifications

• Interest in helicopters and aviation.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Able to obtain Australian Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on repair, maintenance and servicing of Romeo Seahawk aircraft.
• Undergo training across your trade, moving between Sikorsky and partner facilities.
• Attend theory-based training to complete apprenticeship unit standards.

Skills

Helicopter passion

Self-motivated

Clearance eligibility

Job description

Apprentice Aircraft Trade Opportunities Aviation Careers Australia•Nowra, NSW, AU

Job Description

The Opportunity

As the Royal Australian Navy prepares to welcome 13 new MH-60 Romeo helicopters, Sikorsky Australia – a Lockheed Martin company – is seeking apprentices to join its team on the NSW South Coast across three trade streams: Mechanical, Surface Finisher or Avionics. Apprenticeships commence January 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with hands‐on repair, maintenance and servicing of Romeo Seahawk aircraft
• Undergo training across your trade, moving between Sikorsky and partner facilities
• Attend theory‐based training to complete apprenticeship unit standards

Qualifications

• Passion for helicopters and aviation
• Self‐motivated and willing to learn
• Ability to meet an Australian Security Clearance

Applications Close

17 September 2026.