Mechanical LAME

RTX; Nowra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX invites applications from an experienced Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) for the Joint Adversarial Training & Testing Services (JATTS) program near Nowra, NSW. You will maintain Learjet-based systems, ensure compliance, and support live EW training activities in a challenging defence environment.

The role requires an LAME B1 license, with Learjet 35/36 type rating preferred or a course to be completed.

Qualifications

• Experienced LAME B1 license.
• Learjet 35/36 type rating preferred or willingness to complete.
• First aid certification desirable.
• Forklift license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Hold safety as a core value and support zero-harm initiatives.
• Perform maintenance on Learjet aircraft within CASA/industry standards.
• Complete maintenance documentation and certification accurately.
• Deploy with aircraft to support national and international ops.
• Supervise apprentices and assist with shift handovers.
• Act as point of contact for on-duty communications.
• Obtain and maintain Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance.

Skills

LAME B1

Learjet type rating

Safety focus

Job description

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Date Posted:

2025-12-02

Country:

Australia

Location:

AUSNSW113: Nowra NSW, 39 Wugan Street, Yerriyong, Nowra, NSW, 2540, Australia

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

• Leading Defence Contractor committed to driving strategic growth


• Highly skilled, professional and collaborative team


• Tailored career and development opportunities.

Raytheon Australia has an exciting opportunity for an experienced B1 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) to join our Joint Adversarial Training & Testing Services (JATTS) Program located in the beautiful Shoalhaven region near Nowra NSW. JATTS provides operational training against live aerial opposing forces (red air), airborne Electronic Warfare and aerial targets.

Raytheon Australia has been providing airborne adversarial Electronic Warfare (EW) training for Australian Defence Force warfare and command teams since 2001. We deliver this capability using highly modified special mission Learjet 35A aircraft configured to simulate real-world airborne EW threats in differing electromagnetic environments across all combat domains.

Our team is diversely skilled and responsible for providing real world airborne simulation involving sophisticated EW system training, test, experimentation and evaluation trials, systems certification, radar jamming and deception, communications denial and deception and radar threat simulation to the Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Australian Navy and other Australian Defence assets. In conjunction with our technical and engineering team, your mission will be to

Duties and Responsibilities

• Hold safety as a core value and contribute to the achievement of a zero harm and incident/injury free environment through active participation in all safety programs relevant to the position


• Perform the duties of a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineeras part of a CASA CAR30 Maintenance Organisation delivering services within the CASA Aerial Work Category.


• Ensure all aircraft maintenance, documentation and certification is carried out and completed in line with the Raytheon Australia System of Maintenance and Engineering Procedures Manuals.


• Perform, implement and maintain any required shift / task handovers


• Supervise maintenance personnel and support apprentices when required


• Responsible for the general condition, upkeep of the hangar and workshop


• Point of contact for work related phone calls whilst on duty


• Deploy with Aircraft to provide maintenance and logistics support both nationally and Internationally


• Perform any other duties as directed by Raytheon Chief Maintenance Engineer

Reporting Relationship

• The position reports directly to the Raytheon Australia Chief Maintenance Engineer

Qualification Requirements

Essential:

• Experienced LAME B1


• If not type rated, available to complete the Learjet 35/36 type course. Type course provided by Raytheon if required.

Desirable:

• Hold a current Part 66 B1 license Learjet 35/36 type rating


• Current First Aid Certificate


• Forklift license

Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 Security Clearance from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA)

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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