Hawk LIF - AME Mechanical (Williamtown, NSW)

Sigma Aerospace; Port Stephens; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Aerospace Group is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - Mechanical to support Hawk Lead-In Fighter maintenance at Williamtown, NSW and Pearce, WA. This permanent opportunity sits in a highly regulated Defence aviation environment.

You will diagnose faults across electrical and integrated systems, work with approved publications, and maintain accurate maintenance records; military or fast jet experience is not essential, but Australian citizenship and defence clearance

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) required with MEAs.
• Australian citizenship and eligibility for Defence security clearance required.
• Experience with fault diagnosis and maintenance of electrical and integrated systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault diagnosis and rectification on the Hawk LIF.
• Support maintenance across relevant aircraft systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and certification.
• Work in accordance with approved technical publications and procedures.
• Collaborate within a high-performance engineering team.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Electrical systems

Integrated systems

Technical documentation

Education

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)

Relevant MEAs

Job description

Hawk LIF - AME Mechanical (Williamtown, NSW)

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) and relevant MEAs requiredAustralian Citizenship and eligibility to obtain Defence security clearance andPermanent opportunity working on the Hawk Lead-In Fighter,

Sigma Aerospace Workforce is seeking experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - Mechanical to support Hawk Lead-In Fighter (LIF) maintenance operations at Williamtown, NSW and Pearce, WA.

These permanent opportunities offer the chance to work within a highly regulated Defence aviation environment, supporting the maintenance and operational capability of a military fast jet platform.

You will undertake fault diagnosis and aircraft maintenance activities across electrical and integrated aircraft systems, working in accordance with approved technical publications, maintenance procedures and certification requirements.

Military or fast jet experience is not essential. We welcome suitably qualified aircraft maintenance engineers from commercial, general aviation and other maintenance backgrounds who are looking to develop their careers within Defence aviation.

You will

Carry out aircraft fault diagnosis, maintenance and rectification activities on the Hawk LIF.

Support maintenance activities across relevant aircraft systems.

Work in accordance with approved technical publications and maintenance procedures.

Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and comply with applicable certification requirements.

Contribute to safe, efficient and compliant aircraft maintenance operations.

Work collaboratively within a high-performance engineering and maintenance team.

Required Role Experience

Aircraft maintenance experience with demonstrated fault diagnosis and maintenance capabilities. Experience working with electrical and integrated aircraft systems will be important.

Previous Hawk LIF experience will be advantageous. However, fast jet and military aviation experience are not essential.

Maintenance Qualification / Licence

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) required, together with relevant MEAs.

Work Rights

Must be an Australian Citizen.

Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, an Australian Defence Security Clearance at Baseline or NV1 level.

Candidates must also be able to obtain and maintain the required ITAR eligibility.

A current security clearance is not required at the time of application, provided candidates are eligible to obtain one.

Location / Availability

Opportunities are available at

Williamtown (Newcastle), NSW

Pearce, WA

Skills

Strong aircraft maintenance knowledge, fault-finding ability, technical documentation discipline and confidence working in accordance with approved maintenance procedures.

Attitude

Safety-first, reliable, professional, team-focused and able to work effectively within a structured Defence aviation maintenance environment.