Aviation NDT Technician – Multi-Method Inspector

Northrop Grumman; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development – education &

Annual leave 2 weeks

Novated car leases

Parental leave 18 weeks

Volunteer leave

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA) operates from RAAF Base Amberley supporting the RAAF C‑27J Spartan fleet. The position involves critical non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections across multiple approved methods to maintain aircraft safety and mission readiness.

The successful candidate will perform inspections, ensure compliant outcomes, identify defects, and support reporting, with emphasis on safety and reliability in a regulated aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Strong aviation experience within a regulated environment.
• Ideally ex-RAAF with Defence aviation exposure; alternatively extensive fixed-wing NDT aviation experience.
• Proficient across multiple NDT certifications aligned to EN4179/NAS410 methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform NDT inspections across multiple approved inspection methods.
• Deliver accurate, compliant inspection outcomes aligned to maintenance documentation.
• Identify defects and support technical reporting and resolution.
• Plan and execute inspection tasks within scheduled maintenance activities.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with crew and supervisors.
• Support safe, on-time delivery of serviceable aircraft.
• Contribute to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with documentation, tool control, and maintenance system updates.

Skills

NDT inspections

Aviation experience

EN4179 NAS410 certifications

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA) operates from RAAF Base Amberley supporting the RAAF C‑27J Spartan fleet. The position involves critical non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections across multiple approved methods to maintain aircraft safety and mission readiness.

The successful candidate will perform inspections, ensure compliant outcomes, identify defects, and support reporting, with emphasis on safety and reliability in a regulated aviation environment.