B1 AME or LAME opportunity in Sydney supporting Q400 fleet health activities on a permanent Tuesday to Thursday night shift for 12 months.
Role: B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)
City/Airport: Sydney (YSSY), NSW
Shift: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | Permanent Night Shift
Work Type: Line Maintenance
Terms: Permanent | 12-Month Fixed TermWe are seeking an experienced B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to support ongoing Q400 fleet health activities in Sydney.
Working within a professional line maintenance environment, you will perform scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, defect rectification and component replacement while ensuring compliance with CASA regulations and company procedures.
This is a permanent Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night shift position for an initial 12-month period. Candidates must already be Sydney-based, with no relocation assistance or FIFO available. An August commencement, or as soon as onboarding is completed, is preferred.
- Perform line maintenance on the Dash 8 Q400 fleet
- Troubleshoot and rectify aircraft defects
- Complete inspections, repairs and component installations
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation
- Work safely within a regulated operational environment
- Collaborate closely with engineering and maintenance teams
Our team has direct contact with engineering leaders and hiring managers, allowing quality applications to be reviewed quickly without lengthy recruitment delays.
Sigma Aerospace College supports aircraft engineers with practical pathways for exclusion removal, multi-category licencing, type ratings and licence requalification.
We work with engineers, airlines and maintenance organisations across the Asia-Pacific and understand current industry requirements, market conditions and career pathways.
Our aviation recruitment specialists understand aircraft maintenance and provide practical support throughout the recruitment process.
Recent line maintenance experience on the De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400 is essential.
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) with relevant Q400 maintenance experience.
Must have full Australian working rights.
Must already be Sydney-based. Relocation assistance and FIFO are not available. Available to commence in August or as soon as onboarding is complete.
Current ASIC
Current AOD
Valid Australian Driver's Licence
Strong troubleshooting ability, defect rectification, documentation discipline, operational awareness and excellent spoken English with clear technical communication skills.
Safety focused, reliable, proactive, strong communicator, team player and committed to following procedures.
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 proven track record supporting airlines, Defence suppliers and major operators, Sigma is known for being technically capable, responsive and delivery focused.