Flight Operations Liaison and Regulations Specialist

Work with us to make a meaningful impact in the field of military aircraft operations.

The Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS) is a globally-significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage in airborne missions. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, the MQ-28A Ghost Bat is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years.

We are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team as a Flight Operations Liaison and Regulations Focal.

This role involves liaising directly with the Military Air Operator (MAO) and the core ATS program airworthiness lead on operational airworthiness activities to ensure compliance with Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR) for MQ-28A operations.

As the ideal candidate, you will have experience documenting Military Air Operator Compliance, familiarity with UAS specific regulations, airspace integration principles and emerging regulations, previous experience preparing material for and presenting at Airworthiness Boards, and high level communication (written and oral) and negotiation skills to facilitate open interaction between key internal and external stakeholders.

• Work with the Military Air Operator (MAO) to ensure Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) UAS compliance for UASOP activities
• Liaise with MQ-28A Airworthiness Lead and provide Operational input into Airworthiness Working Group.
• Engage and liaise with Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) DAVN Ops to ensure UAS regulatory compliance for MQ-28A Operations with a focus on Operational Airworthiness.
• Subject matter expert (SME) to lead the Uncrewed Aircraft System Operating Permit (UASOP) Planning sub-working group
• Update MQ-28A UASOP Plan when deemed required through liaison with relevant stakeholders
• Provide Flight Operations inputs into the MQ-28A Certification Program Plan, including aspects such as equipment carriage requirements, airspace integration, operational risk management, provide inputs to Airworthiness Issue Papers (AwIPs) etc
• Liaise with MAO for planning and executing Defence MQ-28A Airworthiness Boards
• Airworthiness orders, instructions, publications (OIP) development for MQ-28A operations
• Key contact for crew training and qualification requirements,
• Provide operational representation on Human Factors Working Group, as required.

• Experience documenting Military Air Operator Compliance,
• Familiarity with UAS specific regulations, airspace integration principles and emerging regulations would be highly regarded,
• Previous experience preparing material for and presenting at Airworthiness Boards
• Previous exposure to operational test and evaluation in a military context would also be highly regarded,
• High level communication (written and oral) and negotiation skills to facilitate open interaction between key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to engage and motivate diverse and geographically dispersed teams.
• Experience liaising with DAVNOPS or flight operations department of another military airworthiness regulator,
• Experience working in a highly collaborative environment, and building close customer and executive team relationships through trust and open communication.
• Working exceptionally well in a team environment with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

You will have the opportunity to work on a globally-significant program and contribute to the development of a disruptive advantage in airborne missions.

In this role, you will have the chance to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and contribute to the success of the program.

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

We operate in a matrixed environment, which gives you a unique experience to affect how the team works, how the team grows, how they are developed and how we achieve the business goals and strategy.