13th October, 2026

Quick Overview
Role: Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
City/Airport: Adelaide, SA – Edinburgh RAAF Base
Aircraft: Boeing P-8 Poseidon family
Shift: To be confirmed
Work Type: Avionics maintenance support
Terms: Contingent labour | 3–4 month contract

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Role Description
Avionics maintenance personnel required to support Airbus Australia Pacific on the P-8 platform at Edinburgh RAAF Base, Adelaide.
This opportunity suits avionics-qualified candidates who hold a Certificate IV in Avionics or a Diploma in Avionics and have a current, active NV1 security clearance. Candidates must be Australian citizens and available for a short-term contract assignment.
Relevant Defence aviation, P-8 or Boeing 737 experience will be useful. The client's exact B2 licensing requirement is being clarified, so candidates with the required avionics qualifications are encouraged to express their interest.

You will:

- Provide avionics maintenance support for the P-8 platform
- Support aircraft maintenance activities within a Defence aviation environment
- Apply sound technical knowledge and follow applicable maintenance procedures
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation in accordance with required processes
- Work safely and collaboratively within a controlled aviation environment

Further details regarding the specific maintenance scope will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Why Apply Through Sigma Aerospace Workforce?
Quick 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 & Licensing:
Sigma Aerospace College supports aircraft engineers with practical pathways across exclusion removal, multi-category licensing, 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 maintenance knowledge and qualifications relevant to the role. Defence aviation, P-8 or Boeing 737 experience will be relevant to the assignment. Specific aircraft experience requirements are subject to client confirmation.

Maintenance Qualification / Licence:
Certificate IV in Avionics or Diploma in Avionics.
The client's reference to B2 is being clarified to determine whether an actual B2 aircraft maintenance licence is required in addition to the stated avionics qualification. Candidates should provide details of any CASA or DASR Part 66 B2 licence held.

Work Rights:
Australian citizenship is essential for this role.

Security Clearance:
Current, active NV1 Defence Security Clearance is required.

Location / Availability:
Edinburgh RAAF Base, Adelaide, SA.
Must be available and interested in a 3–4 month contract assignment. Commencement date, roster and working hours are to be confirmed.

Additional Requirements:
Candidates must be able to meet the assignment's location and availability requirements. Travel, accommodation and relocation arrangements for
candidates outside Adelaide have not yet been confirmed.

Skills:
Avionics technical knowledge, attention to detail,



sound maintenance documentation practices, technical manual literacy, safety awareness and the ability to work within controlled Defence aviation procedures.

Attitude:
Safety-first, reliable, disciplined, technically focused, team-oriented and comfortable working in a high-compliance aviation maintenance environment.

Role Benefits

- P-8 platform maintenance support
- Opportunity with Airbus Australia Pacific
- Defence aviation environment at Edinburgh RAAF Base
- Defined 3–4 month contract opportunity
- Two positions available
- Dedicated Sigma Aerospace Workforce support team

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

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📌 Avionics Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (South Australia)
🏢 Sigma Aerospace
📍 South Australia