Aircraft Maintenance Instructor Defence

_{17th August, 2026}

Quick Overview
Role: Aircraft Maintenance Instructor
City/Airport: Amberley (YAMB), QLD
Aircraft: Leonardo C-27J Spartan family
Shift: Monday to Friday
Work Type: Aircraft Maintenance Training and Technical Instruction
Terms: Full-time | Amberley based

Fast Response: Hear Back in 7 Days


Role Description
Shape the next generation of Defence aviation maintainers.
Ready to get off the tools without leaving aviation behind?
Sigma Aerospace Workforce is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Avionics Technician or Aviation Tradesperson to bring their technical knowledge into a hands-on training and mentoring role.
Based at Amberley, this full-time role gives you the opportunity to remain connected to an operational Defence aviation environment while delivering practical and classroom-based technical training supporting the C-27J Spartan.
This is an ideal next step for an experienced aviation professional who enjoys sharing knowledge, developing people and helping others succeed.
  
You will:

• Deliver aircraft maintenance training in classroom and practical environments
• Train and mentor developing aviation maintenance personnel
• Assess student competency and provide practical coaching and feedback
• Prepare and deliver training and assessments in accordance with approved programs
• Maintain and improve courseware, learning materials and training resources
• Support students throughout their learning journey
• Maintain accurate training records and documentation
• Work closely with Defence personnel and aviation industry stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the training environment

Why Apply Through Sigma Aerospace Workforce?
  
Fast Turnaround & Confirmation:
Our team has direct lines of contact with hiring managers and works to get strong applications reviewed quickly.
Integrated Aircraft Maintenance Training & Licencing:
Sigma Aerospace College supports aircraft engineers and aviation professionals with practical pathways across exclusion removal, multi-category licencing, type ratings, requalification and technical development.
  
Market Knowledge:
We work across Commercial Aviation, General Aviation and Defence and understand the technical skills, qualifications and operational experience required in specialist aviation roles.
Dedicated Support Team:
Our team understands aviation. We speak the language, understand maintenance environments and support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
  
Essential Requirements
Required Role Experience:
Demonstrated aircraft maintenance experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Avionics Technician or Aviation Tradesperson. Strong technical knowledge of aircraft maintenance practices, procedures and systems is required.
  
Maintenance Qualification / Licence:
Certificate IV in Aeroskills - Mechanical or Avionics is highly desirable. Equivalent aviation trade qualifications and relevant technical aircraft maintenance experience may also be considered.
  
Work Rights:
Australian Citizenship is required. Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance.
Location / Availability:
This is a full-time, Amberley-based role. The standard working schedule is Monday to Friday. Travel is not required. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
Additional Requirements:
Applicants must be able to meet applicable Defence site access, security and onboarding requirements. An existing NV1 Security Clearance will be highly regarded.
Skills:
Strong technical aircraft maintenance knowledge, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to others.
You should be confident delivering information in both classroom and practical training environments and able to maintain accurate training records and documentation.
The ability to coach, mentor, assess competency and support learners with different levels of experience is important.

Highly Regarded:

• Defence aviation experience
• C-27J Spartan experience
• Experience working on similar Defence aircraft
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent
• Previous technical training experience
• Experience mentoring apprentices, technicians or engineers

Attitude:
You enjoy sharing knowledge and take genuine satisfaction in seeing others develop. You will be patient, professional, technically credible and able to build strong working relationships with students, aviation professionals and Defence stakeholders.
  
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