Seeking a CASA Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) to join a major Australian airline line maintenance operation in Melbourne, VIC, working on the Dash 8 Q400 on a 4-on, 4-off roster (day/night rotation).
Quick Overview - Role: Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) – Dash 8 Q400
- City/Airport: Melbourne, YMML
- Aircraft: De Havilland Canada Dash 8 — QSeries (Q400)
- Shift: 4-on, 4-off | 4:45am–4:45pm & 4:45pm–4:45am (early/late rotation)
- Work Type: Line Maintenance
- Terms: Ongoing Casual
Role Description As a Dash 8 Q400 LAME on line ops, you’ll own mechanical airworthiness at the gate: complete transit/daily checks, troubleshoot defects to the AMM/FIM/TSM, action MEL/CDL, and certify CRS. You’ll coordinate with flight crew, MCC and logistics to clear defects within operational timeframes, raise tech-log entries/work packs, and maintain tooling control and SMS discipline. Expect rotating day/night shifts in a live operational environment.
Why Apply Through Sigma Aerospace Workforce? Fast Turnaround & Confirmation: Our team has direct lines of contact with team leaders – no waiting 12 weeks: we get great applications in front of the engineering hiring manager in 48 hours.
Integrated Aircraft Maintenance Training & Licencing: Our award-finalist training college offers acclaimed training for aircraft engineers – with streamlined pathways to exclusion removal, multi-category licencing, type ratings, & Licence Requalification.
Market Knowledge: We work with engineers and airlines across the Asia-Pacific and constantly compared to market rates—our benchmarked salary offers mean you won’t be lowballed.
Dedicated Support Team: Our team work exclusively in aviation, with aircraft engineers—and we’re not HR; we answer the phone, understand your needs, and champion your career goals first.
Essential Requirements - Required Role Experience: Line Maintenance experience on Dash 8 Q400 (Q-Series)
- Maintenance Qualification / Licence: CASA Licence (Unrestricted) + Q400 Type
- Work Rights / Location: Must be in Australia and Melbourne-based OR able to relocate quickly (at own cost)
- Clearances / Tickets: ASIC, AOD, Valid Driver’s Licence
- Skills: Troubleshooting, defect rectification, documentation discipline, operational mindset
- Attitude: Positive, Proactive, Communicator, Team-Player, Follows Direction
Role Benefits - Ongoing Casual role
- 4-on / 4-off roster (day/night rotation)
- Melbourne base – line maintenance environment
- Dedicated aviation specialist support team
About Sigma Aerospace Workforce Sigma’s Workforce division is Australia’s leading provider of direct recruitment, contingent labour & on-hire labour for Commercial Aviation, GA, & Defence – we source engineers and place them directly into roles with airlines, AMOs & 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 award-winning 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 leading operators and Defence suppliers, Sigma is known for being fast, technically sharp, and execution-focused.
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