CASA B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Short-Term Cover

About the role

Sigma Aerospace Workforce is recruiting a CASA B2 licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for an urgent, short-term contract in Darwin, Northern Territory, providing temporary cover for an existing B2 engineer. The assignment runs approximately 6-8 weeks, depending on operational needs, with a possible extension, and starts immediately. The work is in a professional general aviation environment at Darwin International Airport.

Key responsibilities

• Provide B2 avionics and electrical maintenance support across a general aviation fleet.
• Assist with aircraft fault-finding, troubleshooting and rectification.
• Carry out avionics and electrical maintenance within licence privileges and authorisations.
• Support aircraft inspections and maintenance requirements.
• Complete maintenance documentation and certification in line with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures.
• Work with the engineering team and communicate with engineering personnel and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• Current CASA-issued B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence; eligibility alone is not enough.
• General aviation maintenance background and relevant experience.
• Experience troubleshooting aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
• Experience with Cessna piston aircraft, Caravan, Conquest and Metro aircraft is highly regarded; specific type or group ratings will be confirmed during recruitment.
• Available to start urgently, ideally this week or next week, and able to commit to about 6-8 weeks.
• Able to travel to Darwin and work on-site at the airport; flights and accommodation are arranged and paid by the employer, and a car is available.
• Appropriate Australian work rights.

Required skills

• Avionics and electrical maintenance capability appropriate to a B2 role.
• Familiarity with maintenance documentation, safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Casual contract, approximately 6-8 weeks with potential for extension.
• Flights to Darwin and accommodation paid by the employer; a car available during the assignment.
• Monday to Friday day shift, 40-hour week, with overtime available.
• Dedicated aviation recruitment support.