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Quick Overview

Role: Structures Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) - DASR
City/Airport: Nowra (YSNW), NSW
Aircraft: MH60R
Shift: Monday - Thursday | 9.5 hours per day
Work Type: Defence MRO / Structures Maintenance
Terms: Contingent Labour | Approx. 6 months

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Role Description
Structures AMEs required in Nowra to support increased MRO workload across MH60R operations and associated structural maintenance activities.
This is a hands-on Defence maintenance role covering scheduled inspections, structural rectification, modifications, depot-level maintenance and incoming aircraft support.

You will:

• Perform 6-monthly inspections and 10,000-hour checks
• Complete corrosion rectification and structural modifications
• Support depot-level maintenance activities
• Assist with incoming aircraft inspections and rectification
• Maintain high standards of technical compliance and documentation
• Work within a DASR-regulated maintenance environment

Why Apply Through Sigma Aerospace Workforce?
Fast Turnaround & Confirmation:
Our team has direct lines of contact with team leaders and hiring managers. We work to get strong applications reviewed quickly rather than leaving engineers waiting for weeks.
Integrated Aircraft Maintenance Training & Licencing:
Sigma Aerospace College supports aircraft engineers with practical pathways across exclusion removal, multi-category licencing, type ratings and licence requalification.

Market Knowledge:

We work with engineers, operators and Defence programs across the Asia-Pacific and understand the realities of aircraft maintenance roles, rosters, rates and licensing pathways.

Dedicated Support Team:
Our team works exclusively in aviation. We answer the phone, understand the role requirements, and support candidates through the process.
Essential Requirements

Required Role Experience:
Structures AME experience with H60 experience required. MH60R experience is highly desirable. ADF experience strongly preferred.
Maintenance Qualification / Licence:
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures). DASR experience required.

Work Rights:
Australian Citizen required. Baseline Security Clearance is the minimum requirement. NV1 is preferred.

Location / Availability:
Nowra based. Minimum 6-month availability required. FIFO is not preferred where substantial travel may create fatigue or human factors concerns.

Additional Requirements:
Candidates holding Baseline clearance only will be required to submit an NV1 clearance pack.

Skills:
Aircraft structural maintenance, inspection, corrosion rectification, structural modifications and depot-level maintenance experience.

Attitude:
Safety-focused, technically disciplined, reliable and comfortable working within a regulated Defence maintenance environment.

Role Benefits
6-month contract opportunity
Monday - Thursday roster
Travel and accommodation arranged by Sigma
Access to ongoing aviation career opportunities

About Sigma Aerospace Workforce

Sigma’s Workforce division is Australia’s leading provider of direct recruitment, contingent labour and on-hire labour for Commercial Aviation, General Aviation and Defence. We source engineers and place them directly into roles with airlines, AMOs and MROs, as well as providing contracted workforce capability when operators 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 independent aviation groups, combining aircraft maintenance, engine overhaul, engineer training and workforce solutions under one roof. With operations across multiple states, CASA and ASQA approvals, and a track record of delivery for airlines, Defence suppliers and major operators, 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

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