02nd September, 2026

Quick Overview

Role: Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) - B1.3

City/Airport: Melbourne, VIC

Aircraft: AW109, AW139, AW169, AW189

Shift: Monday-Friday | Approximately 7:30 AM-3:30 PM TBC

Work Type: Aircraft Maintenance

Terms: Permanent FTE | Ongoing employment

Fast Response: Hear Back in 7 Days

Role Description

Sigma Aerospace Workforce is seeking a CASA Part 66 B1.3 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to support helicopter maintenance operation at Essendon Fields, Melbourne.

The role sits within an OEM aircraft maintenance and support environment covering aircraft deliveries, modifications, scheduled and heavy maintenance activities across rotary-wing product range. The successful engineer will work within an authorised maintenance environment and support the wider maintenance team.

You will

- Perform scheduled and associated aircraft maintenance activities
- Coordinate maintenance activities and work within approved procedures
- Exercise licence privileges and issue maintenance releases within authorised coverage
- Complete individual quality control activities
- Support hangar, tooling and GSE upkeep
- Provide on-the-job support and training to AMEs and apprentices
- Support helicopter product-line activities as required
- Undertake domestic or international travel and OEM training where required

Why Apply Through Sigma Aerospace Workforce?

Fast Turnaround & Confirmation:

Our team has direct lines of contact with team leaders and hiring managers. We work to get strong applications reviewed quickly rather than leaving engineers waiting for weeks.

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.

Essential Requirements

Required Role Experience

Current or recent rotary-wing aircraft maintenance experience, with a sound scheduled-maintenance background preferred. Existing aircraft type coverage is strongly preferred but is not mandatory.

Maintenance Qualification / Licence:

CASA Part 66 B1.3 Licence is required. Will consider suitable B1.3 candidates without an existing aircraft type rating through its first-of-type pathway.

Work Rights:

Australian/domestic candidates only. International candidates and visa sponsorship are not available for this role.

Location / Availability:

Must be Melbourne based or genuinely prepared to relocate to Melbourne. This is a Monday-Friday, non-FIFO position. Interstate candidates may be considered, with relocation circumstances to be identified at submission.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to hold a valid ASIC.

Current Human

Factors training required. Current or attainable Police Background Check required.

Skills:

Aircraft maintenance knowledge, scheduled-maintenance capability, sound technical documentation practices, individual quality control and the ability to work within an OEM maintenance environment.

Attitude:

Qualified, safety-focused, reliable and collaborative. Strong communication and team-fit are important, with a practical approach to supporting AMEs and apprentices.

Preferred Aircraft Experience

Existing type coverage is preferred, particularly AW109, AW139 and/or AW169. Relevant helicopter experience will be highly regarded.

First-of-Type Pathway:

Suitable CASA B1.3 LAMEs without an existing type rating may still be considered. We can support first-of-type development through its journal and type-training pathway.

Role Benefits





Monday-Friday work pattern

OEM environment

Helicopters, Systems and Subsidiary OEM training courses

Personal development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Exposure to helicopter maintenance, modifications and support activities

First-of-type development pathway for suitable B1.3 candidates

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.

Contact

Phone

02 7250 6186 — Elaine

02 9137 6831 — Jessica

02 4072 6121 — Allan

02 4072 5965 — James

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

https://careers.sigmaaerospace.com.au

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sigmaaerospace/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/sigmaaerospace/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sigmaaerospace

Rate Disclaimer

Any pay rates listed or discussed are provided as a guide only and are based on the information available at the time of advertising or discussion. Final rates of pay will be confirmed by the client and/or Sigma Aerospace following assessment of the candidate’s qualifications, experience, competencies, employment type, applicable industrial instrument, role requirements and roster. A formal offer, including confirmed pay rate and conditions, will only be issued if the candidate is successful and accepts the role.

📌 Aw109 Aw139 Aw169 Aw189 (Lame) —.3 (Melbourne)
🏢 Sigma Aerospace
📍 Melbourne