Avionics Instructor

Sigma Aerospace Workforce; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Aerospace Workforce in Australia seeks a qualified Avionics Maintenance Engineer (AME) to join as a permanent instructor in Wagga Wagga, delivering defence aviation training to Australian Defence Force personnel.

Role requires extensive avionics maintenance experience and knowledge of aviation safety regulations, with the ability to mentor trainees. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is not required upfront, but willingness to undertake it is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated industry experience as a qualified Avionics Maintenance Engineer with significant experience in Aviation Safety Regulations.
• Willingness to undertake Certificate IV in Training and Assessment if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aviation technical training to Defence trainees
• Supervise personnel in a simulated working environment
• Provide specialist avionics and aviation safety advice
• Develop training material, documentation and training solutions
• Maintain accurate training records
• Mentor Defence aviation personnel through technical development

Skills

Avionics maintenance

Aviation safety regs

Documentation discipline

Communication skills

Mentoring trainees

Education

Certificate IV in Aeroskills Avionics

CASA/EASA licence

Job description

Qualified Avionics AMEs required for a permanent instructor role in Wagga Wagga, supporting aviation technical training for Australian Defence Force personnel.

This role is suited to an experienced avionics engineer who knows the regulated maintenance environment and is ready to pass that knowledge on. You do not need to already hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, provided you are willing to undertake it.

You will:

• Deliver aviation technical training to Defence trainees
• Supervise personnel in a simulated working environment
• Provide specialist avionics and aviation safety advice
• Develop training material, documentation and training solutions
• Maintain accurate training records
• Mentor Defence aviation personnel through technical development

Integrated Aircraft Maintenance Training & Licencing:

Sigma Aerospace College supports aircraft engineers with practical pathways across exclusion removal, multi-category licencing, type ratings and licence requalification.

Market Knowledge:

We work with engineers, operators and airlines across the Asia-Pacific and understand the realities of aircraft maintenance roles, rosters, rates and licensing pathways.

Dedicated Support Team:

Our team works exclusively in aviation. We answer the phone, understand the role requirements, and support candidates through the process.

Required Role Experience:

Demonstrated industry experience as a qualified Avionics Maintenance Engineer with significant experience in Aviation Safety Regulations.

Maintenance Qualification / Licence:

Qualified Avionics Maintenance Engineer background required. Certificate IV in Aeroskills Avionics, a higher qualification, or a current CASA or EASA licence will be highly regarded.

Work Rights:

Must be an Australian citizen. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Location / Availability:

Role is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. FIFO is not available. Relocation assistance may be considered on an individual basis. ASAP or short-notice availability preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Must hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, the required Defence security clearance. Must also be eligible to satisfy applicable ITAR requirements. Candidates without Certificate IV in Training and Assessment must be willing to undertake the qualification.

Skills:

Strong avionics knowledge, aviation safety regulation experience, sound documentation discipline, clear communication skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with trainees and stakeholders.

Safety-focused, patient, practical, technically credible, and motivated to develop the next generation of Defence aviation maintainers.

Permanent full-time role

Monday-Friday day shift

Defence aviation training environment

Opportunity to move into technical instruction

Train and mentor ADF aviation personnel

Cert IV TAE not required upfront

Relocation assistance may be considered individually

Dedicated Sigma Aerospace Workforce support

About Sigma Aerospace Workforce

Sigma's Workforce division is Australia's leading provider of direct recruitment, contingent labour and on-hire labour for Commercial Aviation, General Aviation and Defence. We source engineers and place them directly into roles with airlines, AMOs and MROs, as well as providing contracted workforce capability when operators need surge capacity.

Our wider group also undertakes line and heavy maintenance services in-house.

Sigma Aerospace Group is one of Australia's most trusted independent aviation groups, combining aircraft maintenance, engine overhaul, engineer training and workforce solutions under one roof. With operations across multiple states, CASA and ASQA approvals, and a track record of delivery for airlines, Defence suppliers and major operators, Sigma is known for being fast, technically sharp and execution-focused.