Permanent Structures AME role in Pearce, WA supporting Defence aviation maintenance. Day shift roster, ongoing opportunity.
Role: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures
City/Airport: Pearce (YPEA), WA
Shift: Day shift roster
Work Type: Defence Aviation Maintenance
Terms: Permanent full-timeSigma Aerospace Workforce is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures to support Hawk Lead-In Fighter Defence aviation maintenance at Pearce, WA.
This permanent full-time role is suited to a Structures AME with strong maintenance discipline, experience working to approved procedures and the ability to operate in a Defence aviation maintenance environment.
- Carry out aircraft structures maintenance tasks in line with approved maintenance data and procedures
- Support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on Hawk LIF aircraft
- Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structural components and assemblies
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow Defence aviation maintenance requirements
- Work safely as part of a structured engineering and maintenance team
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.
Sigma Aerospace College supports aircraft engineers with practical pathways across exclusion removal, multi-category licencing, type ratings and licence requalification.
We work with engineers, operators and airlines across the Asia-Pacific and understand the realities of aircraft maintenance roles, rosters, rates and licensing pathways.
Our team works exclusively in aviation. We answer the phone, understand the role requirements, and support candidates through the process.
Aircraft structures maintenance experience in an aviation maintenance environment. Defence aviation, fast jet or Hawk LIF experience will be highly regarded.
Relevant Aircraft Maintenance Engineer qualification, structures trade background or equivalent Defence aviation maintenance training.
Must have Australian work rights and be able to satisfy Defence aviation employment and site access requirements.
Must be based at Pearce, WA, or willing to relocate for a permanent full-time role.
NV1 clearance required. Current driver’s licence preferred.
Strong aircraft structures maintenance knowledge, repair discipline, documentation accuracy, and confidence working to approved procedures in a regulated aircraft maintenance environment.
Safety-first, reliable, professional, team-focused and able to work effectively within a Defence aviation maintenance team.
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.