Maintenance Manager MRO - Responsible Manager
Maintenance Manager MRO - Maroochydore, QLD
LAME with turboprop background required
Responsible Manager opportunity across Base and Line Maintenance
Quick Overview
Role:Maintenance Manager MRO (Responsible Manager)
City/Airport:Maroochydore (MCY), QLD
Aircraft:De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400 family
Turboprop background required | Specific aircraft type TBC
Shift:Monday-Friday
Work Type:Base and Line Maintenance leadership, operational delivery and Responsible Manager duties
Terms:Permanent
Relocation:Potential relocation support subject to approval
Visa Sponsorship:No sponsorship available
Role Description
Sigma Aerospace is seeking a Maintenance Manager MRO to lead the delivery of its MCY Base and Line Maintenance operation in Maroochydore.
This is a senior maintenance leadership role responsible for safe, compliant and profitable maintenance performance in line with CASA/EASA Part 145 obligations, Sigma standards and client requirements.
The role leads the MCY maintenance operation and EASA component maintenance workshop through effective planning, resourcing, cost control, quality assurance and operational readiness.
The Maintenance Manager will develop the leadership team and drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity and financial KPIs.
This is a Responsible Manager role and will include Responsible Manager coverage for Line Maintenance during periods of absence.
Why Apply Through Sigma Aerospace Workforce?
Senior Maintenance Leadership: Take ownership of MCY Base and Line Maintenance delivery in a senior operational leadership role.
Responsible Manager Opportunity: Step into a Responsible Manager remit without previous RM or post-holder experience being mandatory.
Broad Operational Scope: Lead mobilisation, resourcing, operational readiness, workforce utilisation, production governance and maintenance delivery.
Customer and Stakeholder Exposure: Work closely with engineering, planning, logistics, Quality and Safety, senior leadership and client/operator stakeholders.
Essential Requirements
LAME: Current LAME status is mandatory
Aircraft Background: Turboprop background required
Maintenance Leadership: Significant Base and/or Line Maintenance leadership experience
Regulatory Capability: Strong regulatory and compliance background
Operational Leadership: Ability to lead maintenance delivery, mobilisation, workforce resources, operational performance and production governance




Part 145 Knowledge: Ability to operate within CASA/EASA Part 145 requirements, Sigma MOE requirements and approved data principles
Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage complex stakeholder and customer environments
Site Access: Ability to obtain and maintain an ASIC where required
Training: Ability to complete mandatory training and inductions where required
Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
Desirable Requirements
Regional airline type ratings are desirable.
Previous Responsible Manager or post-holder experience is advantageous, but not mandatory.
Valid driver's licence is desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Lead MCY maintenance delivery and mobilisation
Manage Senior Base Engineers, supervisors and support teams
Ensure effective workforce utilisation
Manage site KPIs across safety, quality, productivity and delivery, utilisation and cost control
Ensure consistent leadership coverage and continuity across rosters and shift patterns
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
Support audits and regulatory engagement
Operational Control and Escalation
Establish and maintain effective production governance, including daily meetings, shift handovers and escalation pathways
Manage constraints and critical path risks across labour, materials, tooling, access and defects
Work closely with planning and logistics teams to support maintenance delivery
Drive operational readiness and ongoing delivery performance
Commercial and Stakeholder Management
Manage client/operator relationships and performance reporting
Drive continuous improvement to reduce rework, improve touch time and optimise delivery
Support technology-led change and operational efficiencies
Report operational performance to leadership
Compliance and Governance




Ensure base maintenance delivery complies with CASA Part ****** obligations, Sigma MOE and approved data principles
Oversee SMS, QA and WHS performance
Ensure fatigue management and WHS controls are implemented and monitored
Ensure authorisation, training and induction currency is maintained for personnel under site control
Ensure documentation integrity, tool control and traceability processes are embedded in day-to-day operations
Role Benefits
Permanent senior maintenance leadership role
Maroochydore-based opportunity
Monday-Friday roster
Responsible Manager opportunity
Broad responsibility across Base and Line Maintenance operations
Customer-facing role with senior stakeholder exposure
Direct influence over safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost performance
Potential relocation support subject to approval
Significant Note
A LAME licence and turboprop background are mandatory for this role.
The required LAME licence category has not yet been confirmed.
Applicants should clearly outline their licence jurisdiction, licence category, aircraft type ratings and current status when applying.
Previous Responsible Manager or post-holder experience is advantageous, but not mandatory.
Suitable maintenance leaders with the regulatory and operational background to step into the Responsible Manager remit may 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.
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