Engine Mechanical Fitter - Gas Turbine

About the role

Sigma Aerospace Workforce is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Engine Technician to support work on gas turbine engines and aircraft components at Adelaide Airport, South Australia. The role suits a hands-on tradesperson or engine technician with experience on PT6A, TPE331, F404/F414, F135, AGT1500 or similar gas turbine platforms, supporting MRO and engineering work across Defence and aviation maintenance projects.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical fitting, inspection and maintenance tasks on gas turbine engines and aircraft components
• Support engine strip, build, repair, overhaul and component maintenance activities
• Work on engine systems and related mechanical assemblies in line with approved procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow quality and safety requirements
• Support MRO and engineering teams in a technical aviation maintenance environment

Required profile

• Mechanical fitting, engine technician, aircraft component maintenance, MRO, Defence maintenance or gas turbine engine maintenance experience; PT6A, TPE331, F404/F414, F135 or AGT1500 experience highly regarded
• Relevant mechanical trade qualification, aircraft maintenance qualification, engine technician background or equivalent Defence mechanical maintenance training
• Australian work rights and ability to satisfy site access requirements for Defence and aviation maintenance environments
• Based in Adelaide, SA, or available to work from Adelaide Airport
• Current driver's licence preferred

Required skills

• Strong mechanical fitting ability and gas turbine engine knowledge
• Practical fault-finding skills
• Accurate documentation habits
• Confidence working to approved procedures in an MRO or engineering environment
• Ability to meet Defence, security, site access and operator compliance requirements

What we offer

• Hands-on gas turbine engine work and aircraft component maintenance exposure
• Adelaide Airport-based opportunity with diverse MRO and engineering projects
• Professional growth opportunity
• Dedicated support team