C-17 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical Specialist

Boeing; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Relocation assistance

Education support

Parental leave

Reservist leave

Personal leave

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a C-17 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Mechanical Specialist in Brisbane to maintain KC-30A and C-27J platforms in support of the Australian Defence Force. The role involves hands-on work across avionics, structural, and mechanical systems, performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, diagnosing defects, and delivering aircraft back to service on time.

You will need a Certificate IV in Aeroskills, the ability to obtain AGSVA security clearance, and Australian

Qualifications

• Hands-on across avionics, structural or mechanical systems.
• Maintenance on KC-30A and C-27J aircraft to support Australian Defence Force.
• Diagnose, fix and return aircraft to service safely and on schedule.
• Australian citizenship and AGSVA security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on designated aircraft systems.
• Diagnose defects and implement effective repairs.
• Work within a high-performing team to maintain operational readiness.

Skills

Avionics

Structures

Mechanical systems

Education

Certificate IV in Aeroskills

Job description

C 17 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Mechanical Specialist

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AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

**Description**
You will be working on the KC-30A and the C-27J aircrafts that directly support the Australian Defence Force. These platforms are critical to keeping operations moving, delivering heavy airlift into complex environments and enabling aircraft to stay airborne longer without needing to land.
**What you'll be doing:**
You'll be hands on across either avionics, structural or mechanical systems, executing scheduled, unscheduled and defect maintenance as part of a high performing team.
You won't be boxed into one narrow task. You'll be trusted to diagnose, fix, and deliver aircraft back to service, safely and on schedule.
We know what drives our AME’s: technical mastery, real ownership of their work, and ongoing growth. That's why we provide a consistent, supportive environment where you can apply and deepen your expertise on advanced aircraft every day.

**Why AMEs choose Northrop Grumman:**

• 4-day work week – more time off without compromising your career
• Real team culture – a tight knit crew with an active social club, regular BBQ’s and people who actually enjoy coming to work
• Fast tracked career progression – opportunities to move into cyber, technical services, or broader engineering roles
• Education support – we invest in you, reimbursing further study, licenses and ongoing development
• See the impact of your work – the aircraft you maintain support real missions, often recognized in the media
• Work alongside the squadron – not disconnected maintenance, but integrated operational support
• On-site facilities – free gym access, plus pool and tennis courts on site
• We back our people – from licensing to long term career growth, we invest into our team

**What we Offer:**

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave
• 15 days personal paid leave
• Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
• Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option
• Ongoing career progression opportunities - leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement.

**About you:**
To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A cert IV in Aeroskills
• The ability to hold and maintain a AGSVA security clearance
• Demonstrate competency of aircraft systems, AMD and local work instructions

**As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.

Job Category: Non NGJF