AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescriptionYour Role:  Working on the KC-30A platform supporting No. 33 Squadron, you will lead an operational maintenance cre
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AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the Time

Description

Your Role:  

Working on the KC-30A platform supporting No. 33 Squadron, you will lead an operational maintenance crew to deliver safe, compliant, and mission-ready aircraft. You will provide technical leadership, certification oversight, and supervision to ensure maintenance outcomes meet operational requirements in support of the Royal Australian Air Force. 

  • Lead and supervise an allocated maintenance crew to deliver serviceable aircraft on schedule and within budget. 

  • Perform, supervise, and certify maintenance and Independent Maintenance Inspections as a CASA/DASA B1 licence holder. 

  •  Analyse maintenance scope to identify manpower, tooling, spares, and facility requirements. 

  • Provide technical leadership and certification oversight to support critical path and operational outcomes. 

  • Mentor and develop Squadron personnel and apprentices to build capability and maintain compliance. 

  • Support Part 145 activities including deferred maintenance, risk assessments, audits, and continuous improvement. 

About You:  

  • The ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance at NV1 

  • DASA KC-30A B1 Licence or CASA A330 B1 Licence holder 

  • Current Human Factors Certificate 

  • Demonstrated understanding of external technical and maintenance support networks. 

  • Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in aircraft maintenance supervision 

  • Extensive experience as a transport category aircraft maintenance team lead/supervisor in Line or Base maintenance environments. 
     

What we Offer: 

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.  

  • 18 weeks paid parental leave  

  • Flexible Working Options including - Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs. 

  • 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave  

  • Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs 

  • Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option  

  • Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement  

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 

Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
1663 Open Jobs Available
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Location
Amberley, Queensland, Australia
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
1663 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe....

Benefits:
We’re committed to supporting our employees in all aspects of life, both on and off the job. Our benefits extend to you and your family, offering comprehensive health coverage, flexible work options, back-up child and elder care programs and more. Explore Total Rewards

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Offer resume coaching or training for technical assessments.
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Send communication from unofficial email domains (e.g. Yahoo, Gmail, etc.).

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