General Manager MRO (Accountable Manager)

Sigma Resources; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time senior leadership

Maroochydore-based opportunity

Broad remit across Aero Engines, Base/

Customer-facing leadership position

Regulatory, operational, commercial &人

Potential relocation support pending

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

Sigma Aerospace Workforce is seeking a GM MRO to lead the delivery of its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul operations across Aero Engines, Maroochydore Base Maintenance and Line Maintenance ports. The role drives safe, compliant and profitable MRO performance under CASA and EASA Part 145 obligations while guiding cross-functional teams in planning, resourcing, quality and KPI delivery.

You will also assume COO duties during absences, lead regulatory and operational leadership across on-wing and

Qualifications

• Significant aviation maintenance leadership experience is mandatory.
• Operational leadership across aviation maintenance operations.
• Deep understanding of Part 145 requirements and audit readiness.
• Commercial acumen with client relations and cost control.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams through ramp-up, recruitment and workforce resilience.
• Compliance with CASA and Sigma quality and safety frameworks.
• Valid driver's licence and work rights; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Lead MRO operations to deliver maintenance safely, on time and to standards.
• Set and manage KPIs across safety, quality, productivity, delivery and cost control.
• Oversee workforce planning, mobilisation and roster strategy.
• Ensure effective escalation pathways and decision-making for constraints.
• Maintain ongoing CASA and EASA Part 145 compliance and audit readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce rework and optimise delivery.
• Lead and develop the MRO leadership team and recruitment strategies.
• Promote Sigma values and safety-first culture.

Job description

Quick Overview

• Role: GM MRO (Accountable Manager)
• City/Airport: Maroochydore (MCY), QLD
• Aircraft: Office
• Business Area: MRO - Aero Engines, Base Maintenance and Line Maintenance
• Shift: Monday-Friday
• Work Type: Operational, regulatory, commercial and people leadership across MRO operations
• Terms: Permanent | Full-time
• Relocation: Potential relocation support pending approval
• Visa Sponsorship: No sponsorship available

Role Description

Sigma Aerospace is seeking a GM MRO (Accountable Manager) to lead the overall delivery of its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul operations across the Aero Engines Division, Maroochydore Base Maintenance facility and Line Maintenance ports. This is a senior leadership position responsible for safe, compliant and profitable MRO performance in line with CASA and EASA Part 145 obligations, Sigma standards and client requirements. The role provides regulatory and operational leadership across on-wing and off-wing maintenance operations, with responsibility for planning, resourcing, cost control, quality assurance, operational readiness and performance against safety, quality, delivery and financial KPIs. The GM MRO will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, planning, logistics, supply chain, quality, safety and maintenance operations. The position also assumes COO duties and responsibilities during COO absences.

Why Apply Through Sigma Aerospace Workforce?

• Senior Leadership Scope: Lead a broad MRO portfolio covering Aero Engines, MCY Base Maintenance and Line Maintenance ports.
• Operational Impact: Drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, utilisation, cost control, audit readiness and stakeholder management.
• Regulatory Leadership: Take a key leadership role in a CASA and EASA Part 145 maintenance environment.
• Growth and Improvement Focus: Support operational growth, additional revenue streams, workforce mobilisation and continuous improvement across the MRO business.

Essential Requirements

• Required Role Experience: Significant aviation maintenance leadership experience is mandatory
• Operational Leadership: Strong capability leading aviation maintenance operations, workforce planning, mobilisation, performance and change
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of Part 145 requirements, quality systems, approved data principles and audit readiness
• Commercial Capability: Commercial acumen with the ability to balance delivery, client requirements, productivity and cost control
• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including client/operator relationships and performance reporting
• Leadership Capability: Proven ability to lead teams through ramp-up, change, recruitment, retention and workforce resilience
• Compliance: Ability to support full compliance with CASA and Sigma regulatory, quality and safety frameworks
• ASIC: Ability to obtain and maintain an ASIC where required for site access
• Licence: Valid driver's licence
• Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience as a Responsible and/or Accountable CASA Form 4 and/or EASA Form 2 post holder is desirable, but not mandatory.
• A LAME licence with type ratings is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Relevant qualifications in aviation engineering or maintenance management are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership
• Lead MRO operations to deliver aviation maintenance activities safely, on time and to approved standards
• Set and manage KPIs across safety, quality, productivity, delivery, utilisation and cost control
• Oversee workforce planning, mobilisation and roster strategy
• Ensure effective escalation pathways and decision-making for operational constraints
• Regulatory, Quality and Safety Oversight
• Ensure ongoing compliance with CASA and EASA Part 145 obligations and Sigma procedures
• Maintain audit readiness and drive closure of findings and actions
• Champion SMS and WHS culture
• Ensure documentation integrity and approved data use across the operation
• Commercial and Stakeholder Management
• Manage client/operator relationships and performance reporting
• Support tender responses, pricing, scope management and change control where applicable
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce rework, improve touch time and optimise delivery
• Support technology-led change and efficiency improvement
• People and Capability
• Lead and develop the MRO leadership team
• Support recruitment and retention strategies
• Ensure fatigue management and workforce wellbeing are actively managed
• Promote Sigma values and a high-performance, safety-first culture
• Build succession planning and workforce resilience

Role Benefits

• Permanent full-time senior leadership role
• Maroochydore-based opportunity
• Broad remit across Aero Engines, Base Maintenance and Line Maintenance
• Customer-facing leadership position
• Regulatory, operational, commercial and people leadership scope
• Potential relocation support pending approval
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and client/operator stakeholders

Important Note

Previous CASA Form 4 or EASA Form 2 post-holder experience is desirable, but not a deal breaker. Candidates with strong Part 145 leadership experience and the capability to undertake Accountable Manager responsibilities can be considered.

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 capabilities for airlines when they 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 five states, CASA and ASQA approvals, and a track record of delivering for major aviation, defence and maintenance organisations, Sigma is known for being fast, technically sharp and execution-focused.

Additional information

• GM MRO - Maroochydore, QLD
• Lead Part 145 MRO operations across multiple sites
• Permanent full-time senior leadership role