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Quick Overview

Role: B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (CASA)
City/Airport: Darwin, NT – Darwin International Airport
Aircraft: Cessna 208 Caravan family / Cessna 425 Conquest family and Metro family
Shift: Monday to Friday, day shift | 40-hour week | Overtime available
Work Type: General Aviation Maintenance
Terms: Casual Contract | Approximately 6–8 Weeks | Immediate Start
Travel & Accommodation: Flights and accommodation arranged and paid for by the employer | Car available

Fast Response: Hear Back in 7 Days

Role Description
Sigma Aerospace Workforce is seeking a CASA B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for an urgent, short-term contract opportunity in Darwin, Northern Territory.
This opportunity will provide temporary cover for an existing B2 engineer and is suited to an experienced general aviation engineer who can support avionics and electrical maintenance activities within an active aviation operation.
The assignment is expected to run for approximately 6–8 weeks, depending on operational requirements, with the potential for an extension.
The successful candidate will work within a professional general aviation environment supporting aircraft maintenance operations in Darwin. Experience with Cessna piston aircraft, Caravan, Conquest and Metro aircraft will be highly regarded.

You will:

• Provide B2 avionics and electrical maintenance support across a general aviation fleet.
• Assist with aircraft fault-finding, troubleshooting and rectification.
• Carry out avionics and electrical maintenance activities within your licence privileges and authorisations.
• Support aircraft inspections and maintenance requirements.
• Assist with identifying and resolving electrical and avionics faults.
• Complete maintenance documentation and certification in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and organisational procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the engineering team to support operational requirements.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance and maintenance quality.
• Communicate effectively with engineering personnel and other operational stakeholders.

Specific aircraft type or group-rating requirements will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Why Apply Through Sigma Aerospace Workforce?
Fast Turnaround & Confirmation:
This is an urgent requirement, with the successful candidate ideally available to start this week or next week. Our recruitment team works closely with hiring teams to progress suitable candidates as efficiently as possible.

Travel & Accommodation Covered:
Flights to Darwin and accommodation will be arranged and paid for by the employer. A car is also available during the assignment, making this an attractive opportunity for engineers travelling from interstate or elsewhere in Australia.

Dedicated Aviation Recruitment Support:
Our team works exclusively in aviation and understands the requirements of aircraft maintenance, licensing, operational environments and contract placements. We support candidates throughout the recruitment and placement process.

Integrated Aircraft Maintenance Training & Licensing:
Sigma Aerospace College supports aircraft engineers through practical training and licensing pathways, including licence requalification, multi-category licensing and type-rating development.

Essential Requirements
Licence:

• Current CASA-issued B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence.
• General Aviation maintenance background.
• Applicants must hold the required licence; eligibility alone is not sufficient.

Aircraft Maintenance Experience:

• Relevant experience in general aviation aircraft maintenance.
• Avionics and electrical maintenance capability appropriate to a B2 role.
• Experience troubleshooting aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
• Familiarity with maintenance documentation, safety procedures and regulatory requirements.

Aircraft Experience:
Experience with Cessna piston aircraft, Cessna Caravan, Cessna Conquest and Metro aircraft will be highly regarded.
Candidates should identify their current aircraft type ratings, group ratings and relevant authorisations when applying. Any specific rating requirements will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Availability:

• Available to commence urgently, ideally this week or next week.
• Able to commit to an initial assignment of approximately 6–8 weeks.
• Comfortable with the possibility of an extension, depending on operational requirements.

Travel & Location:

• Willing to travel to Darwin, NT, for the assignment.
• Able to work on-site at Darwin International Airport.
• Candidates must provide their departure city or airport as part of their application or recruiter screening.

Flights and accommodation will be arranged and paid for by the employer. A car is available.

Australian Work Rights:
Candidates must have appropriate Australian work rights for the proposed engagement.

Professional Attributes:

• Safety-focused and quality-driven.
• Reliable, practical and adaptable.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Able to work professionally within a general aviation maintenance environment.

Role Benefits

• Casual contract through Sigma Aerospace Workforce.
• Approximately 6–8 weeks, with potential for extension.
• Urgent start available.
• Flights to Darwin arranged and paid for by the employer.
• Accommodation arranged and paid for by the employer.
• Car available during the assignment.
• Monday to Friday day shift.
• 40-hour working week.
• Overtime available.
• Opportunity to support an established general aviation operator.
• Dedicated aviation recruitment support.

About Sigma Aerospace Workforce
Sigma's Workforce division is a leading provider of direct recruitment, contingent labour and on-hire labour across commercial aviation, general aviation and defence.
We source skilled aviation professionals and place them directly into roles with airlines, aircraft maintenance organisations and maintenance, repair and overhaul providers. We also provide contracted workforce capability when operators need additional technical support or surge capacity.
Our wider group delivers aircraft maintenance, engine overhaul and aviation training services. With operations across multiple states, CASA and ASQA approvals, and a track record of supporting airlines, Defence suppliers and major operators, Sigma Aerospace Group combines technical capability with practical workforce solutions.

Contact
Phone:
02 7250 6186 — Elaine
02 9137 6831 — Jessica
02 4072 6121 — Allan
02 4072 5965 — James
Email:
careers@sigmaaerospace.com.au
Website:
https://careers.sigmaaerospace.com.au
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https://www.instagram.com/sigmaaerospace/
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https://www.facebook.com/sigmaaerospace/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sigmaaerospace

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