AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time

Description

Since 2001, Northrop Grumman has delivered Through-Life Support to the Royal Australian Air Force’s 34 Squadron located at RAAF Fairbairn in Canberra. The high-performing Northrop Grumman SPA (Special Purpose Aircraft) team is comprised of approximately 50 staff who provide all levels of maintenance, training and logistics support to the fleet of two Boeing 737 Max's and three Dassault Falcon 7X’s.

Your Role:

Due to our continued growth, we are seeking applications for a B1 and/ or B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) to join our SPA program in Canberra, ACT. As a LAME on the SPA program, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of our fleet of the RAAF’s special purpose aircraft fleet, ensuring they are safe and airworthy for operational use, as well as supporting deployed operations as a travelling engineer.

About You:

Experienced in line and heavy maintenance, you are an aviation professional committed to ensuring maintenance and safety requirements are met. You work well within a team but are happy to work autonomously during travelling engineer requirements. Customer service and communication are key as you work closely with and pivot between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• You are B1 and/or B2 CASA licensed Aircraft Maintenace Engineer
• Type rating in 737 Max or 7x is desirable but not essential
• Willingness to re-locate to Canberra, ACT (Re-location assistance available)

SPA EBA Pay Rates:

In addition to the opportunity to receive training on two highly sought-after aircraft types and your relocation to Canberra, our SPA EBA (Special Purpose Aircraft Enterprise Bargaining Agreement) boasts highly competitive rates. For further details on the pay rates included with this opportunity, we invite you to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team using the contact information provided below.

Any questions, please reach out to Ashleigh - [email protected]

What we Offer:

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Purchased annual leave
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave
• Volunteer Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program 

Everyone Matters
Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

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.