Conformance Specialist

**Work type**:
Full Time**Location**:
Brisbane**Job type**:
Health, Safety & Security**Applications close**:
24 Sep 2024 E. Australia Standard Time

**Conformance Specialist - Quality**:
Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety - in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

Exciting full-time opportunity for a Conformance Specialist at our Brisbane Hangar. Join our Safety Compliance and Conformance team, integral to the Engineering & Maintenance functions.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Complete mandatory training applicable to the role (including Safety, Security, Resilience and, Health and Wellbeing) - Participate in the SMS and SeMS by identifying and reporting hazards to the operation
- Be aware of personal safety matters including the emergency procedures relevant to role location, Adhere to all documented operating procedures
- Participation in a program which independently audits the conformance with Part 42/145 of the CASR 1998 and associated Manual of Standards and Expositions.
- Prompt reporting of critical Quality related matters to the Leader and where appropriate to the Quality Manager and to the Continuing Airworthiness Manager
- Oversight Audit Finding and Corrective / Preventative Action process via Intelex (with electronic file copies retained with audit records)
- Participation in a program which independently audits the conformance with Part 42/145 of the CASR 1998 and associated Manual of Standards and Expositions
- Prompt reporting of critical Quality related matters to the Leader and where appropriate to the Quality Manager and to the Continuing Airworthiness Manager
- Oversight Audit Finding and Corrective / Preventative Action process via Intelex (with electronic file copies retained with audit records)
- Internal and External Audits are conducted and actioned on time in accordance with SSM1 and relevant Work Instructions
- Participate in preparation of MSRRC reports.
- Prompt and regular reporting of all compliance related matters to the Manager, Quality & Safety

**You’ll be great in this role if you**:

- Hold or have held an accreditation as an ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Lead Auditor
- Qualification in Aviation Maintenance related discipline
- Track record in Operations auditing in the Air Transport Operations aviation environment to identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Previous experience in Maintenance Control activities
- Broad aviation experience in airline policies and procedures development and review.
- Effective leadership skills to lead and manage teams
- A working knowledge and experience with the TRAX and Intelex
- Demonstrated ability to critically review and write reports, tabled both internally and to external providers, including all management levels
- Ability and willingness to coach team members in relation to your area of expertise
- Demonstrated extensive understanding of the CASA regulatory framework along with being a previous holder of regulatory Instruments of Appointment relative to Continuing Airworthiness Management
- Demonstrated understanding of the CASA regulatory framework along with ability to attain regulatory acceptance in Quality or Safety roles Requirement Essential Desirable Knowledge
- Excellent understanding of internal policy and procedures related to maintenance & airworthiness
- Relevant knowledge of all elements of the CASR

**What you’ll get from us**:
***We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry - including (but not limited to):

- Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
- Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
- Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
- Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
- Wellness support, including the _Converge_ digital wellbeing platform
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life - physical, mental, social and financial
- Dress for Your Day - enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

**Equality rules**:
**Ready to apply? **We’re ready to hear from you.