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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics (ARH Tiger)


Company : Airbus Australia


Location : Darwin, City of Darwin


Created : 2025-07-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Airbus in Australia, New Zealand is a part of Airbus, a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. With more than 1000 employees across 12 locations in Australia and New Zealand, Airbus supports over ten aircraft fleets of the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force.The company is also the market leader in civilian and parapublic helicopter sales in the region and supports more than 500 civil helicopters directly and through a network of loyalty partners. Airbus provides a range of component MRO services to customers in the region, including large aircraft engine and propeller overhaul and aircraft strip and paint.We have exciting opportunities across our locations and for a range of skill sets from aircraft maintenance engineers to safety specialists, administration and finance roles.Airbus has a long and successful industrial footprint in Australia and New Zealand which includes maintenance, repair and overhaul centres for civil and military fixed wing and rotary aircraft. This presence has made a direct contribution to the local economies, built regional aerospace capabilities and created high-value jobs in the aviation industry. With more than 1,000 employees across both countries in different locations, the Airbus teams are ready to support customers.Airbus operations in Australia are located in Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, and on defence bases in Adelaide, Darwin, and western Queensland. In New Zealand, our teams are located in Auckland and on defence bases in Whenuapia, Ohakea, and Blenheim.We are a successful, high-performing team that supports each other every step of the way. We offer a holistic framework that recognises performance and rewards outcomes. This includes offering you meaningful benefits that support your health and wellbeing, your work-life and your bank balance.Balancing work & life enhances wellbeing. Our flexible work options include part-time, flexible hours, hybrid work, job sharing, leave purchasing, and retirement transition plans.Benefits from: Employee Assistance: Free coaching/counselling Health Insurance Discounts: BUPA (AU) and Southern Cross Health (NZ) Flu Shots Wellbeing Centre resourcesReward & Recognition ProgrammeMonthly Values awards to acknowledge and reward employees who lead by example and role model our behaviours.Professional DevelopmentLeadership and employee development through in-person training, workshops, online learning, global opportunities, secondments, education support and early career programmes.Travel DiscountsIncludes flights, rental cars, and accommodation. Partners: FCM Travel Solutions Virgin Australia Avis Oaks Hotels and ResortsAdditional Leave Entitlements 16 weeks primary and 2 weeks secondary parental leave Paid adoption leave Superannuation during parental leave Australian Defence Force Reserve: 15 days/year Additional leaveSalary PackagingPay for benefits with pre-tax income to increase take-home pay. Include: Novated vehicle leasing Airport lounge membership Professional memberships Self-education expenses.As a global aeronautics and aerospace leader, Airbus offers networking with like-minded colleagues as well as worldwide career opportunities.Pathway to joining Team AirbusEasy application processSearch and apply onlineApply via our current vacancies and complete the online application. Our Talent Acquisition team will contact you for screening and interviews. Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks and receive job offers.Include a resum and cover letter. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia or New Zealand, obtain and maintain defence site clearance, and pass pre-employment medical screening, including drug/alcohol tests.Supporting DiversityWe believe there is power in being different. Every day, our people express their unique voices and draw from their rich experiences to bring fresh ideas to our company. This is why we are committed to fostering inclusion and diversity in the workplace - to welcome every one of us.What do you enjoy about working at Airbus?Meet Team AirbusI love the global connection and the emphasis Airbus has on developing its people. I enjoy continuously improving what we do and how we do it and being supported to push the boundaries and really challenge thestatusquo.I love the global connection and the emphasis Airbus has on developing its people. I enjoy continuously improving what we do and how we do it and being supported to push the boundaries and really challenge thestatusquo.Sara Buchler Safety & Quality Operations Manager - NZEveryone at Airbus brings something unique to the table. There is great diversity in our people, and we are encouraged to share our opinions and speak up. We are equipped with the tools and knowledge to make positive change through the ImpAct programme, allowing us to drive the future state of the way we work asateam.Everyone at Airbus brings something unique to the table. There is great diversity in our people, and we are encouraged to share our opinions and speak up. We are equipped with the tools and knowledge to make positive change through the ImpAct programme, allowing us to drive the future state of the way we work asateam.Deb Demmery Senior Business & Site Support - NZI am very proud of the products our entire company makes and supports, and locally I enjoy working with some great people. I am also a big advocate for the flexible work arrangements on offer at Airbus as a dad ofyoungkids. #J-18808-Ljbffr