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Who are we looking for?

We are currently looking for a highly experienced and disciplined B1.3 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer  to join our team in (Cairns, QLD). If you’re a proactive, flexible and experienced professional with a drive to succeed, you’re the type of person we would like to welcome onboard.

Your role

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Assembling parts and sub-assemblies of aircraft structure;
• Conducting routine servicing of aircraft, including component replacements and fluid servicing; 
• Conducting routine pre-flight inspections of engines and propellors, aircraft mechanical systems and structure; 
• Ensuring that all maintenance carried out is certified correctly, IAW CASA regulations.
• Replacement of mechanical components, including hydraulic actuators, engines and components, landing gear and flight controls; 
• Executing post-repair functional tests
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with technical documentation.

The essential requirements

• CASA Part 66 License or Cert IV Aeroskills Mechanical 
• Current ASIC card or be eligible to hold Australian ASIC;
• General Aviation experience on PT6 turbine aircraft is desirable, 
• Experience on the following types would be highly regarded - Bell Series Helicopters 212/412 & 206/407, Airbus, Eurocopter and Leonardo 139.
• Experience with Part 145 highly regarded
• Capacity to refer to and interpret specifications/standards and written technical instructions
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Successful applicants must have a commitment to safety and employment is conditional upon satisfying aviation security and screening procedures.  Must hold a current Australian drivers license. Relocation package available for exceptional candidates.

Additional qualifications

We are specifically looking for candidates capable of committing to flexible working arrangements; further, please ensure that you are available to work in (Cairns) before applying.

What's in it for you?

At Sigma, we place our people at the heart of everything we do. In your role, you will be awarded a variety of monetary and non-monetary incentives, including:

• Competitive remuneration;
• Opportunities to complete training with our accredited development/education provider;
• Potential pathways to full-time, permanent employment with our industry partners;
• A supportive and encouraging team who are invested in your personal and professional success; 
• An environment where you can safely refine your mechanical skills and;  
• A company culture centred around continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation. 

Contact us

Want to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you - reach out via phone or email, listed below. 

Phone: 02 7253 8371
Email: careers@sigmaaerospace.com.au 
Website: https://www.sigmaaerospace.com.au/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigmaaerospace/?hl=en 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sigmaaerospace/ 

NOTE: Please ensure that you meet the essential criteria before submitting your application. A cover letter outlining your desire to work with Sigma will also be highly regarded.

Job Type: Full-time

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