Defence Aircraft AME: Mechanical Specialist — 4‑Day Week

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

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