Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B1 or B2)

Tropical North Queensland is calling your name come work and play down under! Live the dream whilst advancing your career? We are looking for talented engineers including EASA Licensed Engineers and Technicians, both B1 and B2, to join our team working in Cairns Tropical North Queensland, the gateway to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

If you have an EASA Licence and a looking for great opportunity working with the best in the industry, then apply today.

• Q400, ATR42/72, Q300 licenses preferred but not essential.
• Competitive remuneration packages including travel and accommodation
• Opportunities to develop professional skills and career pathways

About us

Are you looking to join a people-centred organisation that prioritises your skills development, work-life balance and career progression? The search is over; welcome to Sigma Aerospace.

We exist to connect you and your career in Aviation. Come to Australia, live in the tropics, convert your EASA license and live the dream. 

We have proudly recruited and trained talented aircraft maintenance engineers in Australia for over 15 years. As a leader in aircraft maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), our company is built upon a passion for aviation and core values of integrity, quality and continuous innovation. 

We are driven by our mission to develop talented aircraft maintenance engineers and connect them to promising careers with our top-notch contractors and airline partners.

Who are we looking for?

We are currently looking for EASA Licensed Aircraft Engineer (B1 and B2) to join our team in Cairns, Queensland. If you’re a proactive, flexible and experienced professional with a drive to succeed, you’re the type of person we would like to welcome onboard.

Your role

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• Heavy maintenance of aircraft - i.e. dismantling, inspecting, testing, and repairing various aircraft systems, including airframe and engine;
• Aircraft types include Bombardier Q400, Dash 8 Q300, ATR 42/72, SAAB 340 and Fokker 100;
• Currently running 3 lines of Heavy Maintenance and expanding to 5.
• Ensuring that all maintenance carried out is certified correctly, IAW CASA regulations.

The essential requirements

• Must meet the 417 VISA criteria – age and participating country requirements;
• EASA Licensed Aircraft Engineer preferably with associated type rating and company authorisation;
• Aircraft Technicians 3+ years working experience, highly skilled and competent;
• Ability to obtain a Red ASIC card (no record of criminal offences)
• Ability to pass DAMP testing and Medical
• Strong team player;
• Ability to follow supervisory direction;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Consistent positive and proactive attitude;
• Passion for safe work practices; and
• Current Driver's licence that can be converted upon arrival.

Shifts will be predominantly day shift with plenty of opportunity for additional hours. Competitive Salary, accommodation provided and long-term visa options including permanent conversion to the client.

Additional qualifications

These roles can be tailored to your preference being contract or full time including permanent conversion to the client.

What's in it for you?

At Sigma, we place our people at the heart of everything we do. In your role, you will be awarded a variety of monetary and non-monetary incentives, including:

• Opportunity to work in one of the World’s most sort after locations – Cairns in Tropical North Queensland
• Inbound flight to Australia
• Cost of Visa and long-term Visa sponsorship
• Accommodation provided.
• EASA to CASA License conversion
• Competitive remuneration;
• Possible Type rating course;
• A supportive and encouraging team who are invested in your personal and professional success;
• An environment where you can safely refine your skills and;
• A company culture centred around continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation.

Contact us

Website: https://www.sigmaaerospace.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigmaaerospace/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sigmaaerospace/

NOTE: Please ensure that you meet the essential criteria before submitting your application. A cover letter outlining your desire to work with Sigma will also be highly regarded.

Job Type: Full-time