Aircraft Worker

About Us

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

About the Role

We have exciting opportunities for Aircraft Workers to join our HAWK, Lead in Fighter Team. In this role, you will work on a fully operational flight line, including refuelling the Lead in Fighter (Hawk) jets, conducting flight servicings, and dispatching and recovering them to lines. You will work in a highly dynamic environment with internal training programs on offer, building on your skills, knowledge, and experience while contributing to meaningful work in aviation.

The Hawk Lead-In Fighter project provides and supports a state-of-the-art fast jet training capability for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The Hawk is the world's most successful advanced military jet trainer, with over 35 years of fast jet training experience and more than 1,000 aircraft operating across 18 countries. Australia currently operates 33 Hawk Mark 127 Lead-In Fighter aircraft, all enhanced to remain cutting-edge and future-ready.

Responsibilities

• Carry out launch and recovery of aircraft in an aviation environment.
• Perform flight servicing, including before flight, turnaround, and after flight servicing.
• Carry out refuel and defuel of aircraft.
• Perform engine/APU oil, aircraft hydraulic, and nitrogen system replenishments.
• Change aircraft cockpit seat configuration.
• Charge aircraft batteries.
• Perform aircraft washing.
• Act in a trade assistant capacity for aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Perform aircraft towing.
• Assist with aircraft configuration changes.
• Act as a wing/tail walker during aircraft movement activities.

Requirements

• Trade Qualification - Certificate II in Aeroskills (Essential).
• Well-developed hand skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Relevant aircraft experience preferred; however, no minimum years of experience required.
• Intermediate level of computer skills to support platform maintenance and governance.
• Demonstrated safety advocacy and a focus on safety culture.
• Australian Citizen (Essential).

Why BAE Systems?

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs. We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Requirements

As a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, and your nationality may be a factor in determining suitability for this role.