Quick Overview
Role: Piston Engine LAME – General Aviation
City/Airport: Caloundra, QLD
Aircraft: Piston Engines – Lycoming & Continental
Shift: Mon–Fri | Day Shift
Work Type: Workshop / Engine Overhaul
Terms: Full-Time | Permanent
Relocation: Considered for the right candidate
Visa Sponsorship: May be considered for the right candidate
Fast Response: Hear Back in 7 Days
Role Description
Piston Engine LAME required to support maintenance, repair, overhaul and rebuild of General Aviation piston engines in a dedicated engine workshop environment on the Sunshine Coast.
This role involves working on Lycoming and Continental engines, carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, diagnostics, engine strip-downs, component inspections, rebuilds and post-maintenance testing. You will be responsible for ensuring work is completed to a high standard, with accurate documentation and certification where authorised.
The ideal candidate will have strong GA piston engine experience, excellent technical judgement, and the ability to work confidently in an engine overhaul environment. You will apply OEM manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives and regulatory requirements to ensure safe, compliant and high-quality engine outcomes.
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Piston Engine LAME who wants a stable workshop-based role in a strong General Aviation engine 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: Piston engine maintenance, overhaul, rebuild and diagnostics experience. Lycoming & Continental experience preferred.
Maintenance Qualification / Licence: CASA LAME licence, Certificate IV in Aeroskills Mechanical/Engine, or equivalent aviation maintenance qualification.
Work Rights: Australian work rights preferred. Visa sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate.
Skills: Diagnostics, fault finding, engine overhaul, rebuilds, inspections, engine testing and strong documentation discipline.
Technical Knowledge: Ability to interpret OEM manuals, service bulletins, airworthiness directives and maintenance documentation.
Attitude: Detail-oriented, safety-focused, team player, reliable, proactive and committed to high-quality workmanship.
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 major aviation programs, 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 9137 6*** (Jessica)