AME roles in Brisbane supporting Q400 and A220 maintenance. Night shift roster, ongoing roles.
Quick Overview
Role: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)
City/Airport: Brisbane, QLD
Aircraft: Dash 8 (Q400)
Shift: 4-on, 4-off | 5:09pm–4:00am (night shift)
Work Type: Hangar & Line Maintenance
Terms: Ongoing opportunities | Casual & Full-Time
Fast Response: Hear Back in 7 Days
Role Description
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers are required to support both hangar and line maintenance operations on a turboprop fleet based in Brisbane.
This role will involve a mix of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, working within a night shift environment to support operational requirements.
Duties will include performing A-checks and 400/800-hour inspections, defect rectification, troubleshooting aircraft systems, and supporting maintenance release activities under supervision.
You will be working within a high-performing team, ensuring all maintenance is carried out in accordance with CASA regulations, company procedures, and strict safety standards.
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:
Experience in line and/or base maintenance on turboprop or similar aircraft
Maintenance Qualification / Licence: Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical or Avionics) or equivalent
Work Rights: Full Australian working rights required
Skills: Strong troubleshooting and defect rectification capability, Experience completing scheduled maintenance (A-checks, 400/800hr), Ability to work night shift and within a fast-paced environment, Strong documentation and compliance focus
Attitude: Safety-first mindset, Reliable and adaptable to shift work, Team player with strong communication skills, Proactive and takes ownership of tasks
Role Benefits
Attractive Salary Package
Training & Licencing Support
Dedicated Support Team
Employee Assistance Program (Wellbeing)
Leasing Options
Private Health Discounts
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 major aviation operators and Defence suppliers, Sigma is known for being fast, technically sharp, and execution-focused.
Work with Sigma when you need aviation outcomes delivered without delay, red tape, or compromise.
Contact
Phone: 02 7250 6186 (Elaine), 02 9137 6831 (Jessica), 02 4072 6121 (Allan), 02 4072 5965 (James)
Email: careers@sigmaaerospace.com.au
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