Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Mechanical role in Bundamba supporting Defence engine maintenance. Cert IV pathway with career development opportunity.
Role: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Engines Mechanical
City/Airport: Bundamba, QLD
Shift: Not specified
Work Type: Defence Engine and Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance
Terms: Not specified | Competitive remuneration packages and incentivesSigma Aerospace Workforce is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Engines Mechanical for a Defence aviation maintenance opportunity in Bundamba, Queensland.
This role is suited to an AME with mechanical aircraft maintenance, engine maintenance or Defence aviation maintenance experience who is looking to develop professional skills and career pathways in a structured technical environment.
- Carry out mechanical aircraft maintenance and engine-related maintenance tasks
- Support inspection, rectification and component maintenance activities
- Work to approved maintenance data, procedures and safety requirements
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and quality records
- Support Defence aviation maintenance outcomes with a skilled technical 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 mechanical maintenance, engine maintenance, component maintenance or Defence aviation maintenance experience.
Certificate IV in Aeroskills - Mechanical, relevant aircraft maintenance qualification, mechanical trade qualification, or equivalent Defence aviation maintenance training.
Must have Australian work rights and be able to satisfy Defence site access requirements.
Must be based in Bundamba, QLD, or available to work from the Bundamba / Ipswich area.
Ability to meet required Defence, security, site access and operator compliance requirements. Current driver’s licence preferred.
Strong mechanical maintenance ability, engine maintenance knowledge, practical fault-finding skills, accurate documentation habits, and confidence working to approved procedures.
Safety-first, reliable, practical, quality-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.
Any pay rates listed or discussed are provided as a guide only and are based on the information available at the time of advertising or discussion. Final rates of pay will be confirmed by the client and/or Sigma Aerospace following assessment of the candidate’s qualifications, experience, competencies, employment type, applicable industrial instrument, role requirements and roster. A formal offer, including confirmed pay rate and conditions, will only be issued if the candidate is successful and accepts the role.