Part 42 Quality Lead

Responsible for meeting the obligations in the CASA Part 42 Manual of Standards
- Hold/held an Aircraft Maintenance Qualification and/or Licence, or Part 42 exp.
- Hold an Aviation Lead Auditor Certificate.

ALG is currently recruiting a **Part 42 Quality Lead** for our renowned client based in Brisbane Australia.

The Part 42 Quality Lead will report to the Part 42 Quality Manager and will be responsible for meeting the obligations outlined in the CASA Part 42 Manual of Standards (MOS) while also providing positive engagement and support with department heads in relation to Quality and Compliance Requirements.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensuring quality auditors have a clear understanding of the Audit schedule and accountabilities to complete allocated audits as determined.
- Perform all allocated audits in a timely manner, review and approve as required extensions of audit completion dates by the audit team.
- Perform the delegated duties of the Part 42 Quality Manager in their absence once appointed as Delegate.
- Perform functions assigned by the Head of Safety related to employees skills, experience.
- Complete allocated Investigations and/or provide SME input to Investigations as requested by the Safety Manager.
- Develop members of the Quality team with relation to Quality System requirements and outcomes.
- Assisting in the development of the company audit schedule in consultation with the Part 42 QM and Quality Systems Manager.
- Coordination and assignment of audits to acquit the audit schedule on time as delegated by the QM.
- Refine the audit reporting to assist in efficient completion of audit reports.
- Host external audit teams as required during organisational 3rd Party Audits.
- Review and approve and issue CAMO Pilot Maintenance Authorisations.
- Review and approve and issue CAMO Staff approval.
- Perform and complete Investigations as allocated by the Safety System.
- Provide SME input to Safety Investigations as requested.
- Provide an active interface with the AOC Department and provide direction and advice as required to develop internal Policy, Process and procedures.
- Provide advice and direction in the development of company quality system policy process and procedures.
- Promote and maintain a high standard of quality, safety and security compliance as required by the Company Safety Manual by all subordinate staff.
- Promote safety & security reporting within the eSMS by all staff.
- Maintains a high standard of WH&S and environmental compliance in accordance company policy and state law.

**Job Requirements**
**Experience**:

- Experience in aviation engineering relating to the provision of appropriate documentation, procedures, processes, and support services.
- Demonstrated aviation auditing and/or quality control experience.
- Project management, supervision and coordination experience.

Qualifications:

- Hold an Aviation Lead Auditor Certificate
- Hold/held an Aircraft Maintenance Qualification and/or Licence, or Part 42 experience.
- Hold a Safety Investigator Accreditation.

Knowledge:

- Demonstrated technical experience and knowledge of domestic aircraft/engines fleet/type.
- Experience and knowledge in an Australian regulatory environment.
- Experience and knowledge of a working airline operation department including ground and air operations.
- Experience and knowledge of a Continuing Airworthiness department.

**Skills**:

- Demonstrated interaction with CASA and 3rd Party organisations in regards to aviation auditing and/or quality control.
- Dealing with manufacturers and subcontractors in relation to supply and services.
- Excellent communications skills - both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team focused environment.
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy of work.
- Well-developed computing skills, particularly MS Office.
- Ability to think laterally in order to problem solve.

Authorisations:

- Issuing of the company authorisations related to Pilots. Maintenance Authorisations as required in applicable regulations when assigned.
- Issue CAMO employee authorisations nominated by GM Airworthiness when requested.
- Assign only qualified staff to carry out quality inspections and quality audits.

Continuous Improvements:

- Identify and contribute to continuous process and procedures improvement and facilitate the development of such change if assigned.
- Review audit schedule regularly and propose audit frequency aligned with determined risk levels.

People Management:

- Work cooperatively and efficiently to support business objectives.
- Engage and participate in effective and positive team behaviours.
- Comply with all company HR policies and processes.

External and Internal Relationships:

- Liaison with external agencies CASA, ATSB and safety board's as required
- Quality and Safety Systems Managers
- Other managers and General Managers
- QA & Safety team members
- Promote and