AME Armament opportunity at Williamtown supporting Hawk Lead-In Fighter sustainment in a Defence fast jet maintenance environment. Permanent role.
Role: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Armament
City/Airport: Williamtown (YWLM), NSW
Shift: Not specified
Work Type: Defence Fast Jet Maintenance
Terms: Permanent | Relocation support availableSigma Aerospace Workforce is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Armament to support Hawk Lead-In Fighter maintenance at Williamtown, NSW.
This permanent role is suited to an AME with armament trade experience who is confident working in a Defence fast jet maintenance environment. You will support aircraft systems maintenance, documentation, safety discipline and operational maintenance requirements on the Hawk LIF program.
- Carry out armament and aircraft systems maintenance tasks in line with approved procedures
- Support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in a Defence fast jet environment
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and follow safety requirements
- Work with maintenance teams to support aircraft availability and operational outcomes
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 maintenance experience in an armament, weapons systems or aircraft systems maintenance role. Defence aviation, fast jet or military aircraft experience will be highly regarded.
Relevant Aircraft Maintenance Engineer qualification, armament trade background or equivalent Defence aviation maintenance training.
Must have Australian work rights and be able to satisfy Defence site access requirements.
Must be based at Williamtown, NSW, or willing to relocate. Relocation support is available for suitable candidates.
Ability to obtain and maintain required Defence, security and site access clearances. Current driver’s licence preferred.
Strong maintenance discipline, technical fault-finding ability, sound documentation practices, and confidence working around aircraft armament and related systems.
Safety-first, reliable, professional, team-focused and able to work to approved procedures in a regulated Defence maintenance environment.
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.