Senior Maintenance Manager : Aviation

Job Location: Williamtown (Newcastle), New South Wales

Who we are:

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. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

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.

Role Description:

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Maintenance Manager – Aviation to join our Aerospace business on the Hawk Lead-in Fighter (LIF) aircraft program. This key maintenance leadership position will report to the Maintenance Operations Manager and will be offered on a permanent and full time basis.

Core Duties:

• Responsible for the fleet maintenance and airworthiness of the Hawk aircraft in accordance with safety, quality, cost, schedule and customer requirements
• Ensure there is sufficient maintenance personnel coverage to achieve the aircraft maintenance outcomes, and that personnel are adequately trained and authorised to perform aircraft maintenance activities
• Provide leadership to the team, coach and develop personnel, fostering a high performance culture
• Apply leadership and collaborate effectively with customers, internal and external stakeholders, establishing good relationships and maintaining a positive work culture
• Oversee aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance, ensuring it is performed, supervised and inspected in accordance with the instructions, orders and publications
• Provide leadership and an unwavering commitment to Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), ensuring safety compliance and standards of the maintenance workforce
• Identify and report on maintenance opportunities and risks and develop mitigation strategies

Essential Skills:

• Significant maintenance management experience inclusive of operational and production maintenance activities
• Tertiary engineering qualification or equivalent to meet requirements of Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) to attain DASR Form 4 Delegation
• Aviation/aircraft maintenance industry experience, sound understanding of airworthiness and defence aviation safety regulatory (DASR) standards or equivalent
• Hold Engineering qualifications that satisfies the requirements for membership with Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
• Technical leadership and people leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to manage a team and provide effective leadership, direction and motivation
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, coupled with the ability to work in a dynamic environment and make effective decision making under pressure

The Hawk Lead-In Fighter Aircraft Team

Leading the way for a fifth-generation air force, the Hawk Lead-In Fighter provides state-of-the-art fast jet training capability.

The Hawk is the world’s most successful advanced military jet trainer aircraft built on more than 35 years of fast jet training experience. More than 1,000 aircraft have operated across 18 countries, preparing more than 20,000 pilots for life in a fast-jet cockpit.

The Hawk Mark 127 Lead-In Fighter is a tandem, two-seater jet aircraft. Australia currently has 33 aircraft that have all been enhanced to ensure they remain cutting edge and future ready.

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 what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, 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. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information