Quality Manager

**About Us**

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is a leading provider of integrated military aviation solutions, supporting the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with advanced sustainment, engineering, and maintenance services. As a trusted partner in aviation safety, we are seeking an experienced **Quality Manager - DASA Part 145** to lead our Quality Assurance and Compliance function within our **Defence-approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO)**and as part of our wider Quality Function working across 21G, 21J and our AS9110 certification.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Regulatory Compliance & Airworthiness**
- Act as the **DASR 145 Form-4 Quality Manager**, ensuring compliance with **Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR)**.
- Oversee the **Quality Management System (QMS)** to ensure all maintenance activities meet **airworthiness and regulatory requirements**.
- Ensure compliance with **DASR 145.A.60 Occurrence Reporting**, **DASR 145.A.42 Component Acceptance**, and all applicable maintenance regulations.

**Audit & Surveillance Program Management**
- Develop and contribute to the **internal audit programs**, ensuring efficiency and alignment with **DASA** and Boeing AS9110 quality requirements.
- Lead regulatory **DASA surveillance audits**, addressing findings and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborate with the **supplier quality team to ensure Part 145 requirements compliance** and ensure effective risk-based auditing practices.

**Continuous Improvement & Safety Leadership**
- Drive a **culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement** within the maintenance organisation.
- Conduct **root cause analysis (RCA)**, implement **corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)**, and improve **human factors management**.
- Lead **change management initiatives** to enhance maintenance and quality processes.

**Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement**
- Interface with **Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), Commonwealth stakeholders, and Boeing Responsible Managers** to ensure ongoing compliance and regulatory alignment.
- Provide strategic advice to **leadership** on risk management, airworthiness issues, and quality improvements.
- Lead, mentor and delegate with the team of **quality assurance professionals**, ensuring high standards of regulatory knowledge and operational excellence.
- Provide valuable insights and advice across the Maintenance Teams looking for continual improvement and efficiency opportunities.

**About You - Skills & Qualifications**

**5+ years proven experience in Defence aviation maintenance quality management**, with a strong understanding of **DASA Part 145** regulations.
Previous approval as a **DASA Part 145 Quality Manager (Form-4 Holder)** or equivalent regulatory role is highly desirable.
Strong background in **aviation safety, regulatory compliance, and airworthiness** within a Defence or highly regulated environment.
Expertise in **audit management, risk-based quality assurance, and safety investigations (ICAM or equivalent RCA methods)**.
Experience working with **Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), CASA, or equivalent international aviation safety regulators**.
Strong **leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills**, with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organisation.
**Diploma in Quality Auditing** required.
**Tertiary qualifications in aviation, engineering, quality management, or safety-related disciplines** or **Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)** experience preferred.

**Why Boeing Defence Australia?**
- Be part of a global aerospace leader driving **mission-critical Defence aviation operations**.
- Work on **high-impact, complex aviation sustainment programs** across Australia.
- **Collaborate with international Boeing teams and Defence aviation stakeholders**.
- Access to world-class **training, career development, and leadership opportunities**.
- Competitive salary, employee benefits, and flexible work arrangements.