Qualified Avionics AME? Step into a permanent instructor role training Defence aviation personnel in Wagga Wagga. Monday-Friday day shift.
Role: Avionics Instructor
City/Airport: Wagga Wagga (YSWG), NSW
Shift: Monday to Friday day shift
Work Type: Aviation Technical Training
Terms: Permanent Full TimeQualified Avionics AMEs required for a permanent instructor role in Wagga Wagga, supporting aviation technical training for Australian Defence Force personnel.
This role is suited to an experienced avionics engineer who knows the regulated maintenance environment and is ready to pass that knowledge on. You do not need to already hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, provided you are willing to undertake it.
Deliver aviation technical training to Defence trainees
Supervise personnel in a simulated working environment
Provide specialist avionics and aviation safety advice
Develop training material, documentation and training solutions
Maintain accurate training records
Mentor Defence aviation personnel through technical development
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.
Demonstrated industry experience as a qualified Avionics Maintenance Engineer with significant experience in Aviation Safety Regulations.
Qualified Avionics Maintenance Engineer background required. Certificate IV in Aeroskills Avionics, a higher qualification, or a current CASA or EASA licence will be highly regarded.
Must be an Australian citizen. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Role is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. FIFO is not available. Relocation assistance may be considered on an individual basis. ASAP or short-notice availability preferred.
Must hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, the required Defence security clearance. Must also be eligible to satisfy applicable ITAR requirements. Candidates without Certificate IV in Training and Assessment must be willing to undertake the qualification.
Strong avionics knowledge, aviation safety regulation experience, sound documentation discipline, clear communication skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with trainees and stakeholders.
Safety-focused, patient, practical, technically credible, and motivated to develop the next generation of Defence aviation maintainers.
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.