Maintenance Watch - Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Want to live the dream? Australia is calling you to come work and play down under! We are looking for a talented Maintenance Watch Engineer to join our Maintenance Operation Control (MOC) centre in a busy airline environment.

Maintenance Watch Engineer, to join our team working in Sydney, Australia’s iconic harbour city. 

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

• Airbus A220, Dash 8 Q300 or Q400 experience required.
• Excellent long-term opportunity.
• Life friendly shift pattern, come and work and play in Australia

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 an iconic location, convert your EASA license/skillset and live the dream. We have proudly recruited and trained talented aircraft 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 a highly experienced and disciplined Maintenance Watch Engineer to join our team in (Sydney, NSW). 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:

Monitoring the line maintenance technical status of the aircraft in the customer Fleet.

• Liaising with Flight Operations Department on requirements affected by the application of an MEL/CDL.
• Communicating actions required by all parties to carry out rectifications or actions whenever a defect is reported in flight.
• As requested by Airworthiness, coordinating aircraft recovery from a defect at a location where no AMO support is contracted or available.
• Assisting and follow up of Overnight Maintenance completion from Line Maintenance, ensuring a release to service has been received following maintenance.
• Assuming the task of performing the necessary preparation work for the application of PUS after hours, as requested by the CAM.
• Monitoring the rectification of defects on delayed or potentially delayed flights and ensuring that estimated return to service times are realistic.
• Keeping Airworthiness management and Flight Operations informed on AOG and delays as a result of mechanical disruptions.
• Liaising between CAMO Planning, the respective AMO and Material and Logistics to schedule or reschedule defect rectification or disruption to the planned maintenance outside their respective hours of business.
  

The essential requirements

Must meet the 417 VISA criteria – age and participating country requirements;

• EASA Licensed Aircraft Engineer on Airbus A220, Dash 8 Q300 or Q400 with certification experience;
• 5+ 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 on a rotating roster 4on 4off [Sydney 2 dayshift & 1 intermediate shift and 1 nightshift]. Competitive Salary, and sign-on bonus.

Additional qualifications

We are specifically looking for candidates capable of committing to a full-time employment contract, this allows for holiday pay, please ensure that you are available to work in (Sydney) before applying.

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 – Sydney the iconic harbour city 

• Inbound flight to Australia
• Cost of Visa and long-term Visa sponsorship
• Accommodation allowance and sign on fee of $5000 AUD
• EASA to CASA License conversion
• Competitive remuneration;
• Potential Type rating course on either DHC 8 Q300, Q400 and/or A220 Aircraft;
• 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