Aircraft Worker

Job Location: Pearce, WA

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 exciting opportunities for Aircraft Workers to join our HAWK, Lead in Fighter Team.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to 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 working environment with internal training programs on offer.

You will be able to build on your skills, knowledge and experience as well as being aligned with meaningful work that will lead you into a career in Aviation.

Core Duties:

• Carrying out launch and recovery of aircraft in an aviation environment.
• Perform flight servicing including before flight servicing, turnaround servicing, after flight servicing.
• Carrying out refuel and defuel of aircraft.
• Carrying out engine/APU oil, aircraft hydraulic and nitrogen system replenishments
• Changing 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.

Essential Skills:

• 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). 

The Hawk Lead-In Fighter Team

Viewed as the role model for through-life support contracting, the Hawk Lead-In Fighter project was established by BAE Systems Australia to provide and support an outstanding, 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 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