Apprentice Avionics Technician

Aviation Careers Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is seeking an Apprentice Avionics Technician to join our ILM facility at RAAF Base Amberley, contributing to maintenance on aeronautical products used in the Defence of Australia.

You will undertake Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) and gain hands-on experience alongside experienced technicians on the ACEASP program, with structured training, safety focus and clear development pathways.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed all theory training requirements of a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) delivered by a recognised training provider.
• A willingness to learn with genuine interest and passion for the role.
• Effective communication skills: actively listens and communicates with others clearly, openly, and respectfully.
• Teamwork mindset: works with and supports others to achieve organisational goals, responds constructively to instructions and procedures, listens, values opinions, works effectively, and promotes a positive team environment.
• Must be an Australian citizen and/or eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake training requirements and maintain apprenticeship progression and journal currency as directed, to successfully complete a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics).
• Provide assistance and perform maintenance tasks as directed, to facilitate repair, service and overhaul of aeronautical product within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) technical airworthiness guidelines.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed and observe relevant Work, Health and Safety regulations and procedures.
• Ensure technical, quality and regulatory compliance is conducted and maintained to meet Defence Aviation Safety Regulations and ISO certifications.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork mindset

Willingness to learn

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)

Job description

About Raytheon Australia

Raytheon Australia is a trusted capability partner delivering some of the most complex, innovative and meaningful engineering projects for the Australian Defence Force. Since its establishment in 1999, Raytheon Australia has committed to developing a truly sovereign workforce and comprehensive defence capability for Australia, with a team of 1,500 employees delivering high-tech capability across all domains.

About The Role

• Fast track your career on breakthrough Defence projects.
• Gain hands‑on experience working with cutting edge aviation products.
• Learn from the best in a high calibre team with great benefits and professional development.

Right now, the company is experiencing exciting growth across the country, and we are looking for a smart and energised Apprentice Avionics Technician to join our team. We look for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who wish to commence their career and apply technical theories and concepts to solve real-world problems, working with our world class maintenance technicians on projects that truly contribute to the Defence of our nation.

As a Raytheon Australia Apprentice Avionics Technician, you will be employed in the Raytheon Australia Intermediate Level Maintenance (ILM) facility, undertaking workshop maintenance activities on aeronautical product as fitted to the RAAF's F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft, in support of Raytheon Australia's Air Combat and Electronic Attack Sustainment Program (ACEASP), based at RAAF Base Amberley.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake training requirements and maintain apprenticeship progression and journal currency as directed, to successfully complete a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics).
• Provide assistance and perform maintenance tasks as directed, to facilitate repair, service and overhaul of aeronautical product within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) technical airworthiness guidelines.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed and observe relevant Work, Health and Safety regulations and procedures.
• Ensure technical, quality and regulatory compliance is conducted and maintained to meet Defence Aviation Safety Regulations and ISO certifications.

Essential Requirements

• Must have successfully completed all theory training requirements of a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) delivered by a recognised training provider.
• A willingness to learn with genuine interest and passion for the role.
• Effective communication skills: actively listens and communicates with others clearly, openly, and respectfully.
• Teamwork mindset: works with and supports others to achieve organisational goals, responds constructively to instructions and procedures, listens, values opinions, works effectively, and promotes a positive team environment.
• Must be an Australian citizen and/or eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.