Engine Technician role on the Sunshine Coast supporting piston engine overhaul & maintenance in a modern workshop environment.
Quick Overview
Role: Engine Technician (Piston Engines)
City/Airport: Caloundra, QLD
Aircraft: Piston Engines – Lycoming & Continental
Shift: Mon–Fri | Day Shift
Work Type: Workshop / Engine Overhaul
Terms: Full-Time | Permanent
Fast Response: Hear Back in 7 Days
Role Description
Engine Technician required to support maintenance, repair, and overhaul of piston engines in a dedicated workshop environment. This role involves working on Lycoming and Continental engines, carrying out both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, diagnostics, and full engine rebuilds.
You will be responsible for ensuring engines are maintained to the highest standards, supporting safety, compliance, and operational performance. Work includes disassembly, inspection, component replacement, reassembly, and post-maintenance testing, along with accurate documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
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: Piston engine maintenance, overhaul, and rebuild experience (Lycoming & Continental preferred)
Maintenance Qualification / Licence: Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical/Engine) or equivalent
Work Rights: Visa sponsorship available
Skills: Diagnostics, overhaul, engine testing, strong documentation discipline
Attitude: Detail-oriented, safety-focused, team player, reliable and proactive
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 major aviation programs, 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
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