Avionics & Structural Technical Instructors

Sigma Resources; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Mon-Fri days

Defence training env

Move into instruction

Mentor ADF personnel

TAE not required upfront

Relocation assistance

Workforce support

Job summary

Sigma Aerospace Workforce in NSW is seeking a permanent Avionics Instructor to deliver hands-on aviation training for Defence trainees in a structured, safety-focused environment.

Based in Wagga Wagga, you will supervise simulations, advise on safety and regulatory matters, and develop training materials while mentoring the next generation of defence aviation maintainers.

Qualifications

• Qualified Avionics Maintenance Engineer with industry experience.
• Certificate IV in Aeroskills Avionics or higher qualifies.
• CASA or EASA licence is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aviation training to Defence trainees.
• Supervise trainees in simulated environments.
• Provide avionics and aviation safety advice.
• Develop training material and documentation.
• Maintain accurate training records.
• Mentor Defence personnel through development.

Skills

Avionics knowledge

Aviation safety regulations

Documentation discipline

Clear communication

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Avionics Maintenance Engineer

Certificate IV in Aeroskills Avionics

CASA/EASA licence

Job description

Avionics & Structural Technical Instructors

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Role 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

Quick Overview

Role: Avionics Instructor

City/Airport: Wagga Wagga (YSWG), NSW

Aircraft: Structures

Shift: Monday to Friday day shift

Work Type: Aviation Technical Training

Terms: Permanent Full Time

Essential Requirements

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.

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

Role Benefits

• 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.

Additional information

• Train the next generation of Defence engineers
• Permanent Monday-Friday day shift role
• Cert IV TAE not required upfront