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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

full-timePosted: Aug 3, 2026Updated: Sep 2, 2026Australia-Pinkenba

Job Description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionYou 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 careerReal team culture - a tight knit crew with an active social club, regular BBQ's and people who actually enjoy coming to workFast tracked career progression - opportunities to move into cyber, technical services, or broader engineering rolesEducation support - we invest in you, reimbursing further study, licenses and ongoing developmentSee the impact of your work - the aircraft you maintain support real missions, often recognized in the mediaWork alongside the squadron - not disconnected maintenance, but integrated operational supportOn-site facilities - free gym access, plus pool and tennis courts on siteWe back our people - from licensing to long term career growth, we invest into our teamWhat we Offer:18 weeks paid parental leave2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave15 days personal paid leaveHealth, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programsAdditional purchased annual and salary packaging optionOngoing 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 AeroskillsThe ability to hold and maintain a AGSVA security clearanceDemonstrate competency of aircraft systems, AMD and local work instructionsFor more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Taylor.Smith@au.ngc.comAs 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.

Locations

  • Australia-Pinkenba
  • Australia-Amberley

Required Qualifications

  • A cert IV in Aeroskills (experience)
  • The ability to hold and maintain a AGSVA security clearance (experience)
  • Demonstrate competency of aircraft systems, AMD and local work instructions (experience)
  • A cert IV in Aeroskills (experience)
  • The ability to hold and maintain a AGSVA security clearance (experience)
  • Demonstrate competency of aircraft systems, AMD and local work instructions (experience)
  • For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Taylor.Smith@au.ngc.com (experience)
  • 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. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits

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

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