Defence Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Mon-Fri (Amberley)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym access

Employee discounts

Team events & BBQs

Volunteer & Reservist Leave

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to support the Royal Australian Air Force's C-27J Spartan fleet at Amberley. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, diagnose defects and work with a skilled team focused on safety, quality and operational readiness.

You’ll join a disciplined maintenance group with licensing support and career development opportunities, aligned to Defence capabilities.

Qualifications

• Cert IV Aviation Trade or Cert III Aviation Specialist Trade with regulatory backing.
• Experience in a regulated aviation maintenance environment is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved technical documentation.
• Diagnose and rectify aircraft defects and support maintenance planning (tooling, parts, resources).
• Contribute to continuous improvement and uphold safety, compliance, and quality.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary maintenance teams to maintain aircraft availability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety culture

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance planning

Education

Cert IV Aviation Trade (Mechanical or Avionics)

Cert III Aviation Specialist Trade

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to support the Royal Australian Air Force's C-27J Spartan fleet at Amberley. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, diagnose defects and work with a skilled team focused on safety, quality and operational readiness.

You’ll join a disciplined maintenance group with licensing support and career development opportunities, aligned to Defence capabilities.