Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - P-8

Sigma Aerospace Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Aerospace Workforce is seeking experienced Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Engineers for a short-term contract supporting the P-8 platform at Edinburgh RAAF Base, Adelaide.

This defined 3–4 month assignment requires active NV1 clearance and appropriate Avionics qualifications, with two positions available in a Defence aviation maintenance setting.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizenship
• Current active NV1 security clearance
• Certificate IV in Avionics OR Diploma in Avionics
• Availability for a 3–4 month Adelaide assignment; strong commitment to aviation safety, quality and compliance

Responsibilities

• Provide avionics maintenance support on the P-8 platform.
• Perform hands-on avionics maintenance within a Defence aviation environment.

Skills

NV1 clearance

Avionics maintenance

Education

Certificate IV in Avionics

Diploma in Avionics

Job description

Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - P-8

• Support the P-8 platform at Edinburgh RAAF Base
• 3-4 month contract with two positions available
• Active NV1 clearance and Avionics qualification required

Role: Avionics AME

City/Airport: Edinburgh RAAF Base, Adelaide, SA

Aircraft: P-8 Platform / B737

Work Type: Defence Aviation Maintenance

Terms: 3–4 Month Contract

THE OPPORTUNITY

Sigma Aerospace Workforce is seeking experienced Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Engineers for a short-term contract opportunity supporting the P-8 platform at Edinburgh RAAF Base in Adelaide.

This is a defined 3–4 month assignment within a Defence aviation maintenance environment and is ideally suited to avionics professionals who hold the required qualifications and an active NV1 security clearance.

THE ROLE

You will provide avionics maintenance support on the P-8 platform as part of an established aviation maintenance operation.

The detailed scope of duties is currently being finalised, however the role will involve hands‑on avionics maintenance support within a highly regulated Defence aviation environment.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered, you must have:

• Australian Citizenship
• Current active NV1 security clearance
• Certificate IV in Avionics OR Diploma in Avionics
• Availability and interest in a 3–4 month assignment in AdelaideStrong commitment to aviation safety, quality and compliance
• Ability to work effectively within a professional aircraft maintenance environment

HIGHLY REGARDED

• P-8 aircraft experience
• Boeing 737 experience
• CASA or DASR Part 66 B2 licence
• Previous Defence aviation maintenance experience

A B2 licence is not currently being treated as mandatory. Suitably qualified Avionics AMEs holding Cert IV or Diploma Avionics are encouraged to apply.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Work supporting the P-8 platform
• Edinburgh RAAF Base location
• Defence aviation maintenance environment
• Defined 3–4 month contract
• Two positions available
• Opportunity to apply your avionics experience on a high-profile aircraft platform
• Fast-moving recruitment opportunity

IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY

Due to the security requirements associated with this position, applicants must be Australian Citizens and currently hold an active NV1 security clearance.

Applicants without a current active NV1 clearance cannot be considered for this opportunity.