Opportunity for an experienced B1 / Mechanical Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to work in Mount Isa, maintaining Beechcraft King Air aircraft w
Role: B1 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) – King Air
City/Airport: Mount Isa, QLD
Work Type: Aircraft Maintenance / Line Maintenance
Terms: Permanent / Full-time / Direct RecruitmentAn exciting opportunity is available for an experienced B1 / Mechanical Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join an established aviation operation in Mount Isa.
This position will support the maintenance and ongoing operational availability of the King Air aircraft fleet, providing essential aircraft maintenance services across regional Queensland.
The successful candidate will undertake scheduled line maintenance, troubleshooting and defect rectification on Beechcraft King Air aircraft, while also providing AOG support and aircraft and crew ground assistance when required.
The confirmed Mount Isa fleet includes Beechcraft King Air B200 and B300 aircraft. Experience across other King Air variants, including B350 and B360, will also be considered when assessing relevant candidate experience.
This opportunity is open to Australian and international candidates with substantial hands-on King Air maintenance experience. Candidates do not need to hold a CASA B1 licence at the initial sourcing stage, provided they have an appropriate overseas licence or qualification background and a viable pathway to satisfying the Australian licensing and authorisation requirements before undertaking licensed duties.
Perform scheduled line maintenance on Beechcraft King Air aircraft.
Undertake troubleshooting, fault diagnosis and aircraft defect rectification.
Provide AOG support to maintain aircraft operational availability.
Assist with aircraft and crew ground support requirements.
Coordinate and support third-party maintenance activities when required.
Manage and maintain relevant aircraft tooling, parts and materials.
Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with applicable procedures and safety requirements.
Participate in the local on-call roster to support operational requirements.
Contribute to the safe and reliable operation of the aircraft fleet.
Our team has direct lines of contact with team leaders and hiring managers. We work to get strong applications reviewed quickly rather than leaving candidates 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.
Substantial hands-on Beechcraft King Air aircraft maintenance experience is essential.
Experience on King Air B200 and B300 aircraft is particularly relevant to the confirmed Mount Isa fleet. Candidates with experience on B350 and B360 variants will also be considered.
Experience should demonstrate practical capability in aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, defect rectification and line maintenance activities.
Candidates must hold a B1 / mechanical aircraft maintenance licence or an appropriate international equivalent qualification or licence pathway.
CASA B1 licensing and relevant King Air type ratings are highly regarded.
International candidates are encouraged to apply. An overseas licence must not be represented as a CASA B1 licence. Candidates will need to satisfy the applicable Australian licensing and authorisation requirements before performing licensed maintenance duties.
Australian candidates with appropriate work rights are encouraged to apply.
International candidates are also open for consideration, subject to confirmation of applicable visa and sponsorship arrangements.
Visa sponsorship arrangements and eligibility requirements will be assessed as part of the recruitment process.
This position is specifically based in Mount Isa, Queensland.
Candidates must be willing and able to relocate to Mount Isa and commit to working in a regional aviation maintenance environment.
Relocation assistance of $7,000 is available, along with temporary accommodation on arrival.
Ability to satisfy applicable Australian aircraft maintenance licensing and authorisation requirements.
Willingness to participate in the local on-call roster.
Ability to work independently and support aircraft operational requirements.
Strong commitment to safety, quality and maintenance compliance.
Strong hands-on King Air maintenance capability.
Experience with B200 / B300 aircraft highly regarded.
Broader B350 / B360 King Air experience considered.
PT6 / turboprop maintenance experience.
Aircraft troubleshooting and defect rectification.
Line maintenance and AOG support experience.
Ability to work autonomously and manage maintenance priorities.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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.
For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact the Sigma Aerospace Workforce team.
02 7250 6186 — Elaine
02 9137 6831 — Jessica
02 4072 6121 — Allan
02 4072 5965 — James
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