Tech Services & Engineering Manager (RM)

Sigma Aerospace; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Monday-Friday roster

Job summary

Sigma Aerospace is seeking a Tech Services & Engineering Manager to lead technical solutions across its MRO operations at the Maroochydore / Sunshine Coast base. The role covers maintenance planning, data, configuration control and Responsible Manager duties, with a Monday-Friday roster and potential relocation support.

The successful candidate will have CASA Part 145 knowledge, extensive maintenance experience and strong leadership to coordinate with engineering, production, logistics and

Qualifications

• Current CASA Part 66 B1 or B2 licence is mandatory.
• Extensive line and/or base maintenance experience.
• Strong understanding of Part 145 requirements, quality systems and approved data concepts.
• Working knowledge of maintenance planning concepts, work packs and approved data controls.
• Ability to interpret SBs, ADs, repairs and MODSUMS.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capability.
• Must obtain and maintain an ASIC and meet site-access requirements.
• Valid driver’s licence; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support to ensure work packs align with approved maintenance data and configuration requirements.
• Coordinate planning for SBs, ADs and engineering directives.
• Act as a key escalation point for technical issues and guide teams.
• Build and maintain base maintenance check plans and milestone schedules.
• Coordinate with logistics to ensure parts, tooling and consumables are available.
• Ensure regulatory, quality and safety compliance across operations.

Skills

CASA Part 66 B1/B2 licence

Line/Base maintenance

Part 145 knowledge

Maintenance planning

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Tech Services & Engineering Manager (RM)

Quick Overview
Role: Tech Services & Engineering Manager (RM)
City/Airport: Maroochydore / Sunshine Coast (MCY), QLD
Aircraft: De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400 family
Specific fleet TBC | Q400 type rating preferred, not mandatory
Shift: Monday-Friday
Work Type: Technical services, engineering support, maintenance planning and Responsible Manager duties
Terms: Permanent | Full-time
Relocation: Potential relocation support pending approval
Visa Sponsorship: No sponsorship available

Role Description Sigma Aerospace is seeking a Tech Services & Engineering Manager to support its on- and off-wing MRO operations from the Maroochydore / Sunshine Coast base maintenance facility. This is a key technical leadership role acting as the focal point for technical engineering solutions across the MRO operation. The role is responsible for technical and engineering support, maintenance planning, work packs, approved data, configuration control, technical escalation, tooling and GSE readiness, and coordination with engineering, production, logistics and customer stakeholders. The position will undertake CASA/EASA Responsible Manager responsibilities. Previous Responsible Manager or post-holder experience is desirable, but not mandatory, provided you have the technical, Part 145 and leadership background required to step into the remit.

Why Apply Through Sigma Aerospace Workforce?
Responsible Manager Opportunity: Step into a key RM role without previous RM or post-holder experience being mandatory.
Broad Technical Scope: Work across engineering solutions, planning, technical escalation, configuration control, work packs, tooling, GSE and operational support.
MRO Leadership Exposure: Support Sigma’s on- and off-wing MRO operations in a CASA Part 145 base and line maintenance environment.
Customer and Stakeholder Focus: Work closely with customers, OEMs, engineering teams, senior maintenance personnel, logistics, stores, Quality and Safety.

Essential Requirements

• Licence: Current CASA Part 66 B1 or B2 licence is mandatory
• Maintenance Experience: Extensive line and/or base maintenance experience
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of Part 145 requirements, quality systems and approved data principles
• Planning Knowledge: Working knowledge of maintenance planning concepts, work packs and approved data controls
• Technical Capability: Ability to interpret SBs, ADs, repairs, modifications and MODSUMS
• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication and stakeholder-management capability
• Site Access: Ability to obtain and maintain an ASIC and meet site-access requirements
• Licence: Valid driver’s licence
• Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Desirable Requirements

• Q400 type rating is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Previous CASA/EASA Responsible Manager or post-holder experience is desirable, but not mandatory.
• Aviation base-maintenance planning or scheduling experience is preferred.
• Machining, fitting, GSE or tool fabrication experience is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Services and Configuration Support

• Provide technical and engineering support to ensure work packs align with approved maintenance data, engineering orders and configuration requirements
• Support incorporation planning for technical instructions, modifications, SBs, ADs and engineering directives
• Coordinate planning impacts arising from technical queries, findings or changes to approved data
• Ensure planning assumptions reflect current aircraft configuration and technical status
• Support traceability between planned work, engineering approvals and completed maintenance

Technical Leadership

• Act as a key escalation point for technical issues
• Provide technical guidance to BMMs, SBEs, LAMEs, AMEs and structures personnel
• Support defect investigation and rectification decisions
• Work closely with internal and external engineering teams, OEMs, customers and production stakeholders

Planning and Control

• Build and maintain the base maintenance check plan and milestone schedule
• Prepare and manage work packs, job-card sequencing and planning assumptions
• Track progress and update plans based on aircraft status, defects and emerging work
• Identify constraints early, including parts, access, tooling and resourcing
• Support planning for upcoming checks and ramp-up mobilisation

Materials, Tooling and Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate with Logistics and Stores to ensure parts, tooling and consumables are available in line with the plan
• Drive kit readiness, staging and expediting priorities to protect critical path and aircraft touch time
• Ensure appropriate tooling, GSE and facilities are in place to support the production schedule
• Maintain a forward-look constraints register covering shortages, long-lead items, repairables and tooling conflicts
• Support forecasting of material demand for upcoming checks

Regulatory, Quality and Safety Oversight

• Ensure ongoing compliance with CASA/EASA Part 145 obligations and Sigma procedures
• Maintain audit readiness and support closure of findings and actions
• Champion SMS and WHS culture
• Ensure documentation integrity and approved data use across the operation

Role Benefits
Senior technical leadership role
Responsible Manager opportunity
Maroochydore / Sunshine Coast base maintenance facility
Monday-Friday roster
Broad exposure across MRO technical operations
Q400 type rating preferred, not mandatory
Potential relocation support pending approval
Customer, OEM, engineering, logistics and Quality/Safety interaction

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.

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