Aviation & Defence

We recruit for high-compliance, mission-critical environments where precision and regulatory adherence are non-negotiable. From LAMEs to defence systems engineers, we find professionals who deliver in aviation and defence across Sydney and Australia-wide.

Talent Aligned recruits aviation and defence professionals across Sydney and Australia, on permanent and contract terms. The roles we place include Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, avionics engineers, aerospace engineers, airworthiness engineers and defence systems engineers, including security-cleared talent. We have delivered in aviation, aerospace and defence environments where compliance and airworthiness standards are non-negotiable.

Roles we hire for

We place specialists across the following role types within Aviation & Defence.

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs)

Certifies and signs off aircraft maintenance to civil and defence airworthiness standards.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs)

Performs hands-on inspection, repair and maintenance of aircraft and their components.

Avionics Engineers

Maintains and troubleshoots the electronic and navigation systems on board aircraft.

Aerospace Engineers

Designs and analyses aircraft and aerospace systems and structures.

Airworthiness Engineers

Ensures aircraft meet and continue to meet regulatory airworthiness requirements.

Flight Operations Support

Supports safe and efficient flight operations through planning and coordination.

Defence Program Managers

Leads the delivery of complex defence programs against schedule, budget and compliance.

Systems Engineers (MIL-STD)

Engineers complex systems to military standards, integrating hardware, software and processes.

Weapons Systems Engineers

Designs, integrates and supports the engineering behind defence weapons systems.

Logistics Support Analysts (ILS)

Plans integrated logistics support so equipment stays supportable through its life.

NV1/NV2 Cleared Talent

Professionals holding Australian security clearances for work on sensitive defence projects.

Industries we've delivered in

Industries we've delivered Aviation & Defence talent into include:

aviation & aerospacedefencecontrol systems & automationspecial-purpose machinery

Live Aviation & Defence roles

A selection of Aviation & Defence opportunities we are hiring for right now across Sydney and Australia.

B2 LAME - Dash Aircraft (Type rating courses available!)

Cairns, QLDPermanent$130,000 + Super + Overtime

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Frequently asked questions

Do you recruit aviation and defence engineers, including cleared talent?

Yes. We place aviation and defence professionals across Sydney and Australia, including Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, avionics and aerospace engineers, and security-cleared (NV1/NV2) talent.

Do you recruit Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs)?

Yes. We recruit LAMEs and aircraft maintenance engineers who certify and maintain aircraft to civil and defence airworthiness standards.

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Looking for Aviation & Defence talent?

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