BLACK HAWK Australia

The UH-60M Black Hawk® helicopter is the best-in-class multi-mission battlefield helicopter, a proven, dependable and versatile special forces aviation asset. Australia is acquiring 40 Black Hawks for the Australian Army. Join the team of over 200 aircraft maintenance engineers, logisticians and skilled aviation technicians across Holsworthy, Oakey and Brisbane.

Lockheed Martin and it's company Sikorksy Australia leverage over 30 years of rotary wing experience sustaining the ADF’s Black Hawk and Seahawk fleets.  

Why work in the BLACK HAWK® team?

·       Be part of building capability for the Australian Army with the latest and most advanced version of the Black Hawk

·       A range of work options rosters depending on the role which may include 9 day fortnight or 4 day week

·       Relocation allowance available for many positions

·       Learn from the best. Leverage over 30 years of rotary wing experience in Australia on Hawk aircraft

·       Training and development opportunities across multiple sites  

·       Membership to Destination Discounts to save you money on every day purchases including supermarkets, petrol, department stores and more

·       Salary packaging for car leasing

Your skills and experience

As more helicopters are delivered the team is looking for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME’s), skilled aviation technicians, logisticians and training instructors in Holsworthy, Oakey and Brisbane. Previous Black Hawk or rotary wing experience is highly desirable for AME’s, instructors and technicians. For experienced logisticians, we can help you adapt your skills to Defence processes. 

Applicants are required to be Australian Citizens and a current or restorable NV1 Defence Security Clearance highly desirable. 

Holsworthy
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - Mechanical, Avionics & Structures
• Warehouse Officers
• Aircraft refuellers
• Aircraft Technician certifiers
• Material officer
• Logistics analyst
 

Oakey
• Aircraft instructor/coach
• Aircraft Technician certifiers
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - Mechanical, Avionics & Structures
• Equipment administrator
• Quality assurance officer
• Aircraft fuel operations

 

Brisbane
• Compliance Engineer
• Quality assurance analyst
• Software assurance
• Publications support
• Technical officer, weight and balance assessor
 

Black Hawk Expression of Interest

The iconic Black Hawk is back. Be a part of its future and support the mission to protect Australia’s national security as part of the Black Hawk sustainment team.

If you have aviation or logistics experience but don’t see a suitable role right now, more opportunities will be opening in the coming years. Get in touch to explore what may be available for you.

ADF Veterans. Your Mission is Ours

Whether you are a veteran or a transitioning service member, we understand the unique challenges the military community faces when searching for career opportunities. In fact, more than 25% of our employees have served in some capacity, so many of us have been there too.

As a member of the military community joining Lockheed Martin, you'll embark on a rewarding journey that carries the same level of responsibility and purpose you experienced during your service. Because that experience is not only respected; it's celebrated.

If your curious about your options, please reach out for a chat apac.hrconnect.lm@global.lmco.com