Logistics & Supply Chain Manager (MRO)

Critical MRO Support Function: Take ownership of the supply chain function that directly supports aircraft maintenance delivery.

Broad Leadership Scope: Lead procurement, inventory, logistics, repairables, vendors, tooling, GSE and compliance support.

Operational Impact: Help protect aircraft touch time and delivery milestones through material availability, traceability and supplier performance.

Cross-Functional Exposure: Work closely with MRO leadership, engineering, Quality and Safety, stores, finance and client/operator stakeholders.

Logistics Capability: Relevant logistics or supply chain capability appropriate to managing the function

Part 145 Knowledge: Understanding of Part 145 requirements

Inventory and Traceability: Ability to operate effectively in a traceability and documentation-focused environment

Organisation: Strong organisational capability and high attention to detail

Communication: Clear communication and coordination skills

Site Access: Ability to obtain and maintain an ASIC where required for site access

Licence: Valid driver’s licence

Training: Ability to complete mandatory training and inductions where required

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Desirable Requirements

Aviation logistics or supply chain experience is preferred, but not mandatory.

Experience with aviation/MRO inventory, traceability, repairables, certification, tooling/GSE, supplier management and maintenance operational support is highly relevant.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Management

Oversee procurement, inventory and logistics

Ensure material availability aligns with production plans

Manage vendor and supplier relationships

Manage repairables, quarantine, returns and warranty processes in line with quality requirements

Ensure certification, shelf-life, batch/serial traceability and receiving controls are maintained

Maintain tooling control processes and availability planning where applicable

Regulatory, Quality and Safety Oversight

Ensure ongoing compliance with CASA/EASA Part 145 obligations and Sigma procedures

Maintain audit readiness and support closure of findings and actions

Champion SMS and WHS culture

Ensure documentation integrity and approved data use across the operation

Compliance and Quality

Ensure traceability and documentation compliance

Support audits and regulatory requirements

Maintain confidentiality and record-keeping requirements

Comply with Sigma policies, procedures and quality standards

Operational Support

Coordinate tooling and spares

Support logistics and expediting outcomes

Identify efficiencies and cost improvements

Help ensure tooling and GSE are compliant and available to meet production needs

Commercial and Stakeholder Management

Manage client/operator relationships where required

Support tender responses, pricing, scope management and change control where applicable

Drive continuous improvement to reduce rework, improve touch time and optimise delivery

Support technology-led change and operational efficiencies

People and Capability

Lead and develop the team

Support recruitment and retention strategies

Ensure fatigue management and workforce wellbeing are actively managed

Promote Sigma values and a high-performance, safety-first culture

Support succession planning and workforce resilience

• Permanent MRO leadership role
• Maroochydore-based opportunity
• Monday-Friday roster
• Broad remit across procurement, inventory, logistics, repairables, vendors and tooling/GSE
• Direct impact on aircraft maintenance delivery
• Exposure to CASA Part 145 and EASA Part 145 environments
• Cross-functional engagement with MRO leadership, engineering, Quality and Safety, and client/operator stakeholders
• Potential relocation support pending approval
• Important Note
• Aviation logistics or supply chain experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Candidates from outside aviation may be considered where they can demonstrate the logistics/supply chain capability required for the role and an understanding of Part 145 requirements.
• There is no aircraft licence, LAME status or aircraft type-rating requirement stated for this position.

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 capabilities for airlines when they 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 five states, CASA and ASQA approvals, and a track record of delivering for major aviation, defence and maintenance organisations, Sigma is known for being fast, technically sharp and execution-focused.