Overview
Role: Trades Assistant – City/Airport: Sydney, YSSY – Shift: 4 Days on, 4 Days off – Terms: Ongoing Casual PAYG
Role Description
As a Trades Assistant in aviation, you support aircraft engineers with maintenance and repairs by preparing and organizing tools, equipment, and parts for tasks, as well as moving and handling aircraft components safely. You perform basic support tasks under supervision, maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment, and follow all workplace safety procedures, including PPE and hazard reporting. Additionally, you assist in documenting maintenance activities and completing checklists.
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
* Certificates / Licence: Australian Driver's licence
* Work Rights: Citizen or Valid Work Rights
* Skills: Troubleshooting, Repair & Installation Skills
* Attitude: Positive, Proactive, Communicator, Team-Player, Follows Direction
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: (James)
Email:
Website: careers.sigmaaerospace.com.au
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