AME - Armament Technician

Short Description: Armament AME opportunity supporting Defence fast jet maintenance at Williamtown. Permanent role, relocation support

Bullet Points

• Defence fast jet maintenance environment
• Permanent role with relocation support

Quick Overview

Role: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) – Armament

City/Airport: Williamtown, NSW

Aircraft: Fast Jet

Shift: Monday–Friday | Standard Day Shift (as per operational requirements)

Work Type: Line & Base Maintenance (Armament Systems)

Terms: Permanent Opportunity – Relocation Support Available

Fast Response: Hear Back in 7 Days

Role Description

Armament AME required to support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on fast jet aircraft within a Defence-regulated environment.

This role involves maintaining aircraft armament, egress and escape systems, and associated onboard systems. You will work closely with the Team Leader to ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, compliantly, and in line with authorised technical documentation.

Responsibilities include handling aircraft stores, supporting defect reporting, completing accurate maintenance documentation, and ensuring all work is performed within delegated authority levels.

Why Apply Through Sigma Aerospace Workforce?

Fast Turnaround & Confirmation: Our team has direct lines of contact with team leaders – no waiting 12 weeks: we get great applications in front of the engineering hiring manager in 48 hours.

Integrated Aircraft Maintenance Training & Licencing: Our award-finalist training college offers acclaimed training for aircraft engineers – with streamlined pathways to exclusion removal, multi-category licencing, type ratings, & Licence Requalification.

Market Knowledge: We work with engineers and airlines across the Asia-Pacific and constantly compared to market rates—our benchmarked salary offers mean you won’t be lowballed.

Dedicated Support Team: Our team work exclusively in aviation, with aircraft engineers—and we’re not HR; we answer the phone, understand your needs, and champion your career goals first.

Essential Requirements

Required Role Experience:

Experience in armament, egress, or military aircraft maintenance (fast jet highly regarded)

Maintenance Qualification / Licence:

Certificate IV in Aeroskills – Armament (mandatory)

Work Rights:

Australian Citizen (mandatory)

Security Clearance:

Ability to obtain Defence clearance (Baseline minimum)

Skills:

Armament systems maintenance, egress systems, stores handling, strong documentation discipline

Attitude:

Safety-focused, reliable, strong communicator, team-oriented, able to work in a structured Defence environment

Role Benefits

Attractive Salary Package

Relocation Support Available

Training & Licencing (No-Upfront Fees)

Dedicated Support Team

Employee Assistance Program (Wellbeing)

Leasing Options

Private Health Discounts

About Sigma Aerospace Workforce

Sigma’s Workforce division is Australia’s leading provider of direct recruitment, contingent labour & on-hire labour for Commercial Aviation, GA, & Defence – we source engineers and place them directly into roles with airlines, AMOs & 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 award-winning 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 Qantas, Northrop Grumman, and Defence suppliers, Sigma is known for being fast, technically sharp, and execution-focused.

Work with Sigma when you need aviation outcomes delivered without delay, red tape, or compromise.

Contact

Phone: 02 7250 6186 (Elaine), 02 9137 6831 (Jessica), 02 4072 6121 (Allan), 02 4072 5965 (James)

Email: careers@sigmaaerospace.com.au

Website: careers.sigmaaerospace.com.au

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