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Quick Overview
Role: Structures Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)
City/Airport: Adelaide, SA
Aircraft: Dash 8 Classic / Q400 / E190
Shift: Mon–Fri | 6:00am–4:00pm
Work Type: Base Maintenance (Structures)
Terms: Permanent – Full-time

Fast Response: Hear Back in 7 Days

Role Description
Structures AME required for a permanent role supporting base maintenance operations in Adelaide. The role involves structural inspections, repairs, modifications, and corrosion rectification across turboprop and regional jet aircraft.
This is a stable, long-term opportunity suited to candidates seeking consistent weekday work and career progression within a base maintenance 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: Base maintenance structures experience on turboprop or regional aircraft (Dash 8 or E190 highly regarded)
Maintenance Qualification / Licence: Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) – essential
Work Rights: Australian working rights required
Skills: Structural repairs, corrosion removal, mod work, strong documentation discipline
Attitude: Safety-focused, reliable, team-oriented, strong work ethic

Role Benefits
Attractive Salary Package
Included Training & Licencing (No-Upfront Fees)
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 Qantas, Northrop Grumman, 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
Website: careers.sigmaaerospace.com.au
Instagram: instagram.com/sigmaaerospace
Facebook: facebook.com/sigmaaerospace
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/sigmaaerospace

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