Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics

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About the Role

Shape the Future of Military Aviation. Join us in advancing the latest in military technology and embrace a thrilling new challenge that will take your skills to new heights.

Boeing Defence Australia's Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services team are seeking experienced Aviation Maintenance (145 / MRO) Professionals to support the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler platform in the Modification and Deeper Level maintenance facility at RAAF Base Amberley. Be part of a team that is at the cutting edge of new emerging technologies and upgrades of military assets. Collaborate with the Department of Defence and other Defence industry partners to advance the nation's defensive capabilities.

As a BDA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you and your team will be responsible for the maintenance, modification, servicing, and troubleshooting of the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft systems, whilst ensuring compliance with regulations and mentorship of subordinate technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Aircraft avionics and electrical inspections, repairs, testing and troubleshooting
• Removal and replacement of aircraft avionic components
• Aircraft capability improvement and modification activities
• Interpretation of engineering drawings, technical publications and technical data
• Completion of maintenance documentation and certification activities
• Compliance with safety, quality and airworthiness requirements

Essential Requirements

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
• Demonstrated experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics
• Experience performing aircraft avionics repairs in a regulated aviation environment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, repair instructions and technical manuals
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance
• High attention to detail and workmanship standards
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience in deep maintenance, heavy maintenance or depot-level maintenance environments
• Military Aviation Maintenance License (MAML)
• Experience working under DASR, CASA or equivalent aviation regulatory frameworks

Unlike routine flightline maintenance, Modification and Deep Maintenance provides the opportunity to work on aircraft at a level few technicians have ever experienced. You'll have the opportunity to perform capability and career pathway development.

Benefits / What We Offer

• Supportive team environment that values safety, craftsmanship, professionalism and continuous improvement
• Competitive remuneration, employee benefits and career opportunities within one of Australia's leading aerospace organisations
• Work that directly contributes to Australia's national defence
• Technical challenge working on complex aircraft avionic systems that require genuine trade expertise
• Access to ongoing training and opportunities to expand your technical capability and career pathway

This is an opportunity to apply your trade to some of the most advanced aircraft in service, develop specialist expertise and become part of a team trusted to deliver aircraft to the flightline ready for the mission ahead.