- F-35 depot maintenance workplace
- Monday to Thursday day shift
- NV1 clearance required
Quick Overview Role: Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
City/Airport: Newcastle (YWLM), NSW
Aircraft: Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II family
Shift: Monday to Thursday | 0630-1630
Work Type: Depot Maintenance
Terms: Contingent labour | 12 month contract
Fast Response: Hear Back in 7 Days
Role Description
Avionics AMEs required to support F-35 depot maintenance at Williamtown, working within a regulated Defence aviation maintenance environment.
This role suits Cert IV qualified avionics maintenance engineers who are confident with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, fault diagnosis and accurate maintenance documentation. Military aviation experience is highly regarded, and F-35 experience will be viewed strongly.
You will:
- Carry out avionics maintenance tasks within the depot maintenance environment
- Support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities
- Perform inspections, fault diagnosis and rectification support
- Complete maintenance documentation accurately and in line with required procedures
- Work safely within a Defence aviation maintenance environment
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
Avionics aircraft maintenance experience, ideally within military aviation, Defence, depot maintenance or a comparable regulated aircraft maintenance environment. F-35 experience is highly advantageous.
Maintenance Qualification / Licence:
Certificate IV in Aeroskills - Avionics, or equivalent avionics aircraft maintenance qualification.
Work Rights:
Australian citizenship is required for this role.
Location / Availability:
Local Williamtown, Newcastle and Hunter region candidates are preferred. Must be available for a 12 month contract commencing around 12 October 2026.
Additional Requirements
Current NV1 Defence Security Clearance is required.
Skills
Solid avionics fault-finding ability, sound maintenance documentation discipline, technical manual literacy, attention to detail, and the ability to work within controlled Defence maintenance procedures.
Attitude
Safety-first, reliable, disciplined, technically focused,
team-oriented and comfortable working in a high-compliance aircraft maintenance environment.
Role Benefits
F-35 depot maintenance environment
12 month contract opportunity
Monday to Thursday day shift
Local Williamtown role
Dedicated Sigma support team
Employee Assistance Program
Leasing Options
Private Health Discounts
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
Apply online
https://careers.sigmaaerospace.com.au
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
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