Lead engineering and maintenance operations for a global aviation organisation based at Sunshine Coast Airport. Monday-Friday working hours.
Quick Overview
Role: Engineering Base Manager
City/Airport: Sunshine Coast Airport, QLD (Cooroy facility (1–2 days per week)
Aircraft: Bell 206/407/412/429/505 family
Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm
Work Type: Aircraft Maintenance
Employment Type: Full-time
Fast Response: Hear Back in 7 Days
THE OPPORTUNITY
Sigma Aerospace Workforce is seeking an experienced Engineering Base Manager for an exciting leadership opportunity based at Sunshine Coast Airport in Queensland.
This is an opportunity for an experienced aviation leader to take ownership of day-to-day engineering and operational activities within a global aviation organisation.
You will act as the central point of coordination between maintenance and operations, ensuring people, equipment and resources are effectively allocated to support production, maintenance and operational requirements.
Working closely with the Chief Engineer / Director of Maintenance, you will lead engineering personnel and business support functions while taking responsibility for base-level safety, quality, regulatory compliance and financial performance.
This is a genuine leadership-team position offering involvement in strategic planning, workforce management, budgets and operational decision-making.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage the day-to-day engineering and operational activities across the base
• Coordinate maintenance, production and operational resources to meet business requirements
• Lead and support engineering personnel and the Business Support Officer
• Act as the key coordination point between maintenance and operations teams
• Maintain responsibility for base-level safety, quality and regulatory compliance
• Oversee audits, investigations and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with applicable CASA and/or FAA regulations
• Support workforce planning, resource allocation and operational forecasting
• Manage aviation budgets, procurement and operating and maintenance costs
• Oversee contract management and financial reporting
• Work closely with the Chief Engineer / Director of Maintenance on strategic and operational priorities
• Contribute to continuous improvement across engineering and maintenance operations
ABOUT YOU
To be considered, you will need:
• A current CASA or FAA aviation licence (required)
• Extensive management experience within a commercial or government aviation organisation
• Proven experience leading personnel within an aviation production and/or maintenance facility
• Strong working knowledge of CASA and/or FAA regulations
• Extensive understanding of aviation safety management principles and systems
• Demonstrated experience managing aviation budgets, procurement and operational costs
• Experience with financial forecasting, reporting and budget management
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A valid driver's licence
• Ability to obtain and maintain an aviation security clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain an airside driver's authority
Highly regarded, but not essential:
• Rotary-wing aviation experience
• Aircraft maintenance and maintenance planning experience
Candidates holding either a CASA or FAA licence will be considered.
WHAT'S ON OFFER
• Monday-Friday working week
• 7:00 am–3:30 pm standard working hours
• Minimal weekend work
• Senior leadership-team position
• Genuine influence over engineering and operational strategy
• Responsibility across safety, compliance, budgets and workforce planning
• Opportunity to work within a global aviation organisation
• Based at Sunshine Coast Airport
• Limited travel, primarily to the nearby Cooroy facility
• Full-time opportunity
• Fast recruitment process – hear back within 7 days
APPLY NOW
If you're an experienced aviation engineering or maintenance leader looking for your next career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply through JobAdder to submit your CV.
You can also view current Sigma Aerospace Workforce opportunities here:
https://careers.sigmaaerospace.com.au
CONTACT
Phone:
02 9137 6831 — Jessica
02 4072 6121 — Allan
02 7250 6186 — Elaine
02 4072 5965 — James
Email:
careers@sigmaaerospace.com.au
Website:
https://careers.sigmaaerospace.com.au
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