C27J BASE MAINTENANCE LEAD-1

We are Northrop Grumman Australia. Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government’s priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career. 

Northrop Grumman Australia partners with the Royal Australian Air Force to provide through-life support for its fleet of C-27J Spartan Airlifter aircraft. The C-27J complements the Australian Defence Force’s existing Air Mobility fleet and provides airlift of people, equipment and supplies to support Humanitarian Disaster Relief and crisis response in Australia and nearby regions. 

Your Role 

As the Base Maintenance Lead, you are accountable for the delivery on schedule and within budget of their allocated C27-J Maintenance events. You are also responsible for;   

• Manage the personnel related issues, including timesheet reviews, allocation, overtime requirements and staff leave management  

• Manage Quarterly Performance Reviews  

• Interface with all key stakeholders to ensure all impacts to Base Maintenance schedules are managed  

• Maintenance verification in CAMM2 (C License), and the issue of Certificate Release to Service 

About You 

To be successful in this position you will have the following:  

• Previous experience in Base Maintenance 

• Strong Leadership skills.  

• Certificate IV Aircraft Maintenance Engineering 

• C-27J Type certificate  

• Be able to obtain a C Class Licence 

• Working knowledge of applicable DASA regulation (Part M, 66 & 145). 

• Strong Communication & Collaborative Skills  

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 and enhanced Reservist Leave 

• Health & Wellbeing program 

• Employee Assistance Program 
   

Defining Possible means something different to each one of us. What’s Your Possible? 

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.