Experienced aircraft maintenance professionals wanted to train and mentor the next generation of Defence aviation maintainers supporting the C-27J
Role: Aircraft Maintenance Instructor
City/Airport: Amberley (YAMB), QLD
Shift: Monday to Friday
Work Type: Aircraft Maintenance Training and Technical Instruction
Terms: Full-time | Amberley basedShape the next generation of Defence aviation maintainers.
Ready to get off the tools without leaving aviation behind?
Sigma Aerospace Workforce is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Avionics Technician or Aviation Tradesperson to bring their technical knowledge into a hands-on training and mentoring role.
Based at Amberley, this full-time role gives you the opportunity to remain connected to an operational Defence aviation environment while delivering practical and classroom-based technical training supporting the C-27J Spartan.
This is an ideal next step for an experienced aviation professional who enjoys sharing knowledge, developing people and helping others succeed.
Deliver aircraft maintenance training in classroom and practical environments
Train and mentor developing aviation maintenance personnel
Assess student competency and provide practical coaching and feedback
Prepare and deliver training and assessments in accordance with approved programs
Maintain and improve courseware, learning materials and training resources
Support students throughout their learning journey
Maintain accurate training records and documentation
Work closely with Defence personnel and aviation industry stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement across the training environment
Our team has direct lines of contact with hiring managers and works to get strong applications reviewed quickly.
Sigma Aerospace College supports aircraft engineers and aviation professionals with practical pathways across exclusion removal, multi-category licencing, type ratings, requalification and technical development.
We work across Commercial Aviation, General Aviation and Defence and understand the technical skills, qualifications and operational experience required in specialist aviation roles.
Our team understands aviation. We speak the language, understand maintenance environments and support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Demonstrated aircraft maintenance experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Avionics Technician or Aviation Tradesperson. Strong technical knowledge of aircraft maintenance practices, procedures and systems is required.
Certificate IV in Aeroskills - Mechanical or Avionics is highly desirable. Equivalent aviation trade qualifications and relevant technical aircraft maintenance experience may also be considered.
Australian Citizenship is required. Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance.
This is a full-time, Amberley-based role. The standard working schedule is Monday to Friday. Travel is not required. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
Applicants must be able to meet applicable Defence site access, security and onboarding requirements. An existing NV1 Security Clearance will be highly regarded.
Strong technical aircraft maintenance knowledge, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to others.
You should be confident delivering information in both classroom and practical training environments and able to maintain accurate training records and documentation.
The ability to coach, mentor, assess competency and support learners with different levels of experience is important.
Defence aviation experience
C-27J Spartan experience
Experience working on similar Defence aircraft
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent
Previous technical training experience
Experience mentoring apprentices, technicians or engineers
You enjoy sharing knowledge and take genuine satisfaction in seeing others develop. You will be patient, professional, technically credible and able to build strong working relationships with students, aviation professionals and Defence stakeholders.
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.