Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Armament Port Stephens Council

Role Overview

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Armament) – Hawk Lead‑In Fighter program at RAAF Base Williamtown NSW. Responsible for scheduled and unscheduled servicing of aircraft platforms, including weapon and escape systems, computer interfacing, and stores handling.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and service emergency escape, egress, and aircraft weapon systems, including on‑board computers and stores.

Carry out scheduled servicing and unscheduled maintenance as directed by the Team Leader.

Ensure all maintenance documentation is authorised, compliant, and recorded in a timely manner.

Obtain required certifications for completed work within mandated timeframes.

Report all defects, deficiencies, and maintenance errors promptly to the Team Leader.

Execute maintenance tasks only within the delegated and authorised level.

Initiate quality, non‑conformance, or defect reporting related to maintenance activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Certificate IV Aeroskills – Armament (mandatory).

Australian citizen with ability to obtain a Defence clearance (mandatory).

Experience or solid interest in working with Defence Military aircraft.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Capacity to deliver work within a quick‑paced team workplace.

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

This role offers a dynamic career within a global defence organisation, with relocation support available for candidates outside the Newcastle, Williamtown, Hunter‑Maitland area. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women and are members of initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion.

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