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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) - Defence Aviation | Newcastle, NSW

Permanent Structures AME role supporting Defence aviation maintenance. Join a high-performing engineering team in a structured MRO environment.

Role: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures
City/Airport: Williamtown (YWLM), NSW
Shift: Not specified
Work Type: Defence Aviation Maintenance
Terms: Permanent | Relocation to Newcastle / Williamtown required

Job Description

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) requiredMinimum 4+ years' experience and ability to obtain NV1 clearancePermanent role with relocation to Newcastle required

Sigma Aerospace Workforce is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures to support F-35 Defence aviation maintenance at Williamtown, NSW.

This permanent role is suited to an experienced Structures AME with Certificate IV Aeroskills qualifications, strong maintenance discipline and the ability to work in a structured MRO environment supporting Defence aviation operations.

You will

- Carry out aircraft structures maintenance tasks in line with approved maintenance data and procedures

- Support scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities

- Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structural components and assemblies

- Maintain accurate documentation and follow Defence aviation maintenance requirements

- Work safely as part of a high-performing engineering and maintenance team

Why Apply Through Sigma Aerospace Workforce?

Fast Turnaround & Confirmation

Our team has direct lines of contact with team leaders and hiring managers. We work to get strong applications reviewed quickly rather than leaving engineers waiting for weeks.

Integrated Aircraft Maintenance Training & Licencing

Sigma Aerospace College supports aircraft engineers with practical pathways across exclusion removal, multi-category licencing, type ratings and licence requalification.

Market Knowledge

We work with engineers, operators and airlines across the Asia-Pacific and understand the realities of aircraft maintenance roles, rosters, rates and licensing pathways.

Dedicated Support Team

Our team works exclusively in aviation. We answer the phone, understand the role requirements, and support candidates through the process.

Essential Requirements

Required Role Experience

Minimum 4+ years’ aircraft maintenance experience in a structures role. Defence aviation, fast jet, F-35 or structured MRO experience will be highly regarded.

Maintenance Qualification / Licence

Certificate IV in Aeroskills - Structures required.

Work Rights

Must have Australian work rights and be able to satisfy Defence aviation employment and site access requirements.

Location / Availability

Permanent relocation to Newcastle / Williamtown, NSW is required.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain NV1 security clearance. Current driver’s licence preferred.

Skills

Strong aircraft structures maintenance knowledge, repair discipline, documentation accuracy, and confidence working to approved procedures in a regulated aircraft maintenance environment.

Attitude

Safety-first, reliable, professional, team-focused and able to work effectively within a structured Defence aviation maintenance team.

Role Benefits
  • Permanent Role
  • Defence Aviation Maintenance Environment
  • Structured MRO Environment
  • Relocation to Newcastle / Williamtown
  • Dedicated Support Team
About Sigma Aerospace Workforce

Sigma’s Workforce division is Australia’s leading provider of direct recruitment, contingent labour and on-hire labour for Commercial Aviation, General Aviation and Defence. We source engineers and place them directly into roles with airlines, AMOs and MROs, as well as providing contracted workforce capability when operators need surge capacity.

Our wider group also undertakes line and heavy maintenance services in-house.

Sigma Aerospace Group is one of Australia’s most trusted independent aviation groups, combining aircraft maintenance, engine overhaul, engineer training and workforce solutions under one roof. With operations across multiple states, CASA and ASQA approvals, and a track record of delivery for airlines, Defence suppliers and major operators, Sigma is known for being fast, technically sharp and execution-focused.

Talk to Sigma

Contact the Workforce team