Avionics AME contract role at Edinburgh RAAF Base, Adelaide, supporting the P-8 platform. Cert IV or Diploma in Avionics and current NV1 clearance
Role: Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
City/Airport: Adelaide, SA – Edinburgh RAAF Base
Shift: To be confirmed
Work Type: Avionics maintenance support
Terms: Contingent labour | 3–4 month contractAvionics maintenance personnel required to support Airbus Australia Pacific on the P-8 platform at Edinburgh RAAF Base, Adelaide.
This opportunity suits avionics-qualified candidates who hold a Certificate IV in Avionics or a Diploma in Avionics and have a current, active NV1 security clearance. Candidates must be Australian citizens and available for a short-term contract assignment.
Relevant Defence aviation, P-8 or Boeing 737 experience will be useful. The client's exact B2 licensing requirement is being clarified, so candidates with the required avionics qualifications are encouraged to express their interest.
Provide avionics maintenance support for the P-8 platform
Support aircraft maintenance activities within a Defence aviation environment
Apply sound technical knowledge and follow applicable maintenance procedures
Maintain accurate maintenance documentation in accordance with required processes
Work safely and collaboratively within a controlled aviation environment
Further details regarding the specific maintenance scope will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
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 licensing, 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.
Avionics maintenance knowledge and qualifications relevant to the role. Defence aviation, P-8 or Boeing 737 experience will be relevant to the assignment.
Certificate IV in Avionics or Diploma in Avionics.
The client's reference to B2 is being clarified to determine whether an actual B2 aircraft maintenance licence is required in addition to the stated avionics qualification. Candidates should provide details of any CASA or DASR Part 66 B2 licence held.
Australian citizenship is essential for this role.
Current, active NV1 Defence Security Clearance is required.
Edinburgh RAAF Base, Adelaide, SA.
Must be available and interested in a 3–4 month contract assignment. Commencement date, roster and working hours are to be confirmed.
Candidates must be able to meet the assignment's location and availability requirements.
Avionics technical knowledge, attention to detail, sound maintenance documentation practices, technical manual literacy, safety awareness and the ability to work within controlled Defence aviation procedures.
Safety-first, reliable, disciplined, technically focused, team-oriented and comfortable working in a high-compliance aviation maintenance environment.
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.