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Quick Overview

Role: Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
City/Airport: Cairns, QLD
Aircraft: Dash 8 Q400
Shift: 4 on 4 off 
Work Type: Line Maintenance
Terms: Full-time or casual | Immediate start 

Role Description

Avionics LAME required to support line maintenance operations on Dash 8 Q400 aircraft in Cairns. The role involves troubleshooting, repairs, and installation of aircraft systems and components, ensuring all work is carried out in line with safety and regulatory standards.

You will be working within a collaborative team environment, contributing to efficient turnaround times while maintaining high-quality workmanship. Flexibility to adapt to operational requirements and shift patterns is essential.

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: Minimum 2+ years hands-on experience on Q400 or similar turboprop aircraft (A220 exposure advantageous)
Maintenance Qualification / Licence: CASA licence on Q400, Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
Work Rights: Full working rights in Australia with ability to mobilise quickly
Skills: Strong troubleshooting, repair, and installation capability across aircraft systems; solid communication and teamwork skills
Attitude: Safety-focused, proactive, adaptable, team-oriented, and able to follow direction effectively

Role Benefits

• Attractive Salary Package
• Dedicated Support Team
• Employee Assistance Program (Wellbeing)
• Leasing Options

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.
  
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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