• Lead B1, B2, apprentice and planner teams
• Aftermarket maintenance leadership role
• Based at Essendon Fields Airport, Melbourne

Quick Overview
Role: Maintenance Manager
City/Airport: Melbourne, VIC / Essendon Fields Airport
Aircraft: General Aviation / private aviation aircraft
Shift: Full-time management role
Work Type: Service Centre / Maintenance Operations
Terms: Permanent opportunity

Fast Response: Hear Back in 7 Days

Role Description Maintenance Manager required to lead aircraft maintenance operations within a busy aviation service centre environment based at Essendon Fields Airport.
This role will oversee the planning, preparation and delivery of airframe, engine and avionics systems maintenance, along with line service functions including aircraft positioning, towing, washing and fuelling support.

The Maintenance Manager will lead a team of B1 and B2 Engineers, apprentices, maintenance planners and line service personnel, with responsibility for technical quality, safety, on-time delivery, labour utilisation, billing efficiency and overall shop performance.

The role will suit an experienced aviation maintenance leader who can manage competing priorities, support customer outcomes, drive continuous improvement and lead teams in a safety-first, compliance-focused environment.

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: Prior Maintenance Manager experience essential, ideally within an aftermarket repair, maintenance or service centre environment. General Aviation experience highly regarded.
Maintenance Qualification / Licence: Aviation maintenance qualification required. CASA licence preferred.
Work Rights: Must have full working rights in Australia.
Security / Access: Must be able to obtain and maintain required airport security access, where applicable.
Skills: Strong leadership, maintenance planning, cost control, technical quality oversight, customer service, communication and operational improvement skills.
Attitude: Safety-first, commercially aware, calm under pressure, proactive, collaborative and able to lead teams through changing priorities.

Role Benefits

• Attractive Salary Package
• Included 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
Instagram: instagram.com/sigmaaerospace
Facebook: facebook.com/sigmaaerospace
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sigmaaerospace

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Rate Disclaimer:
Any pay rates listed or discussed are provided as a guide only and are based on the information available at the time of advertising or discussion. Final rates of pay will be confirmed by the client and/or Sigma Aerospace following assessment of the candidate’s qualifications, experience, competencies, employment type, applicable industrial instrument, role requirements and roster. A formal offer, including confirmed pay rate and conditions, will only be issued if the candidate is successful and accepts the role.