Continuing Airworthiness Manager

Challenge yourself in this strategic leadership role.
- Together we’ll achieve the safe, compliant and cost-effective execution of all airworthiness and maintenance requirements relating to the A320 & F100 fleets.
- Full time role located in Perth.

Our smaller businesses are an important part of the Qantas Group so no matter where you fit in we come together with pride to deliver the best and safest experience for our customers. Safety is our first priority. Our organisation wide commitment means every individual takes responsibility for creating a safe and healthy workplace for our customers, suppliers, assets, operations and the wider community. Our best leaders connect, engage and develop their people and are genuine in their actions.

The Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM) is a leadership position that ensures continuous regulatory compliance with CASR Part 42 regulations, the CASR Part 42 MOS and the Network Aviation CAMO Exposition for the aircraft in the Network Aviation Fleet. As the Continuing Airworthiness Manager, you will oversee the management of the Network Aviation Fokker and Airbus Fleets using an effective Maintenance Program, Reliability Program and modification program, all in alignment with the airline’s strategy, operational and network requirements. Importantly the role is critical in the development of employee proficiency and knowledge to ensure the CAMO requirements are effectively discharged and that business continuity is maintained.

Additionally, your responsibilities will also include:

- Ensuring regulatory compliance, ongoing airworthiness and safe operation of the Network Aviation Fleet.
- Creating and overseeing systems and processes that will protect airworthiness and compliance.
- Acting on behalf of the AOC to ensure the safe, compliant and cost-effective execution of all maintenance relating to the fleet, including necessary oversight and decision rights related to the services provided to the AOC by the supporting maintenance organisations.
- As our organisation continues to see growth, you will need to evaluate and critically analyse current business processes within the CAMO to ensure readiness for growth
- Providing analytical support and research advice to stakeholders in relation to strategies and initiatives that deliver business benefits. This will include engaging and partnering with stakeholders for streamlining processes and workflows.
- Oversight of CASA Part 42 configuration control, Service Literature assessments, Airworthiness Directive Management, Maintenance Program management, MEL management, aircraft technical record management and performance of airworthiness reviews.

To be successful in this role you’ll have
- 15 years’ experience working in the aviation industry and at least 3 years’ experience in continuing airworthiness management of aircraft.
- Either:

- An aircraft engineer licence in category B1 or B2;
- A qualification in aircraft maintenance at least at Certificate IV level;
- A qualification in aviation maintenance management at least at diploma level; or
- A Degree in Engineering or an Aviation related discipline.
- A comprehensive knowledge of the regulations and standards applicable to the airworthiness of large aircraft including CASR Part 42 & Part 145 regulations and expositions.
- Experience in strategy development and implementation.
- Proven people leadership experience with the ability to develop high performing, engaged teams.
- Ability to analyse and review data to identify trends and develop strategies and processes.
- Strong project management and process improvement experience.
- Strong written and oral interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to build strong and durable relationships.
- Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to work to a designated timeline.
- Ability to operate with minimum supervision.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- In-depth knowledge across one or more broad fields of engineering sufficient to meet the requirements of CASR Part 42 and MOS requirements to hold CASA Form 4 approval for the Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM) regulatory position.

Why the Qantas Group?

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us - so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas Group employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
- We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 14 weeks pa