Aviation Maintenance Manager

Go far with IOR

IOR might be the greatest Aussie success story you haven't heard of… yet.

From humble roots in Eromanga, QLD, we've been fuelling the furthest corners of Australia for over 40 years. You won't see our logo on racing cars. Instead, you'll be part of a team that helps fuel LifeFlight's choppers and supports communities around the nation – real work with real impact that's growing every day.

We're looking for an Aviation Maintenance Manager who's ready to lead with precision and purpose. In this role, you'll oversee operations, guide technical teams, and ensure our infrastructure remains safe, compliant, and mission ready. From remote diagnostics to hands-on coordination, you'll be part of a team that thrives on solving complex challenges and delivering real impact. If you bring trade expertise, sharp attention to detail, and a passion for aviation safety—this is your opportunity to keep Australia flying.

Your opportunity

As our Aviation Maintenance Manager, you'll be the driving force behind the safety and reliability of our facilities operations ensuring maintenance issues are resolved swiftly, thoroughly, and in line with aviation standards. You'll lead a skilled team of technicians, provide expert guidance, and keep our assets airworthy across diverse locations. With your technical expertise, sharp coordination skills, and unwavering commitment to safety.

You'll make an impact by:

• Lead fault identification and resolution across fuel infrastructure, ensuring timely response in line with SLAs and safety protocols.
• Monitor and maintain remote fuel facilities to ensure optimal performance, safety compliance, and system reliability.
• Manage a small team handling scheduled maintenance and fault inquiries, while supporting 24/7 fault hotline coverage and escalation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and stay current with industry standards and best practices.
• Prepare fault trend reports, document maintenance procedures, and track operational performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.

What you'll bring

You bring a meticulous eye for detail, a proactive mindset, and a passion for elevating aviation standards. With hands-on experience in fault management, team leadership, and maintenance coordination, you thrive in high-pressure environments where safety and reliability are paramount. Your commitment to compliance, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving ensures our operations run with precision and purpose.

To succeed in this role, you'll also need:

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, manufacturing, or operations management—or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Proven leadership in maintenance or field services, ideally within fuel, aviation, or energy sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of fuel storage systems, pumps, valves, and aviation safety and compliance standards.
• Skilled in fault management systems, remote monitoring tools, and working across multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and a willingness to support after-hours emergency response as needed.

Why join IOR?

Approaching each day through our values of Innovation finding solutions, Our Communities serving people, and Reliability getting results, our team is focused on delivering what really matters to our customers. It's this mindset that drives us forward. We're about so much more than fuel. We're about three key things:

• Right Team: It's the kind of place where you walk in the door and instantly know you belong
• Right Track: We're going somewhere, and as we get bigger, so do the opportunities to get stuck in and challenge yourself
• Right Now: There's no dragging feet or endless committees here. We deliver for Australia every single day

You'll also be rewarded with a range of benefits, including:

• Grow your expertise and career with access to experienced mentors and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Excellent city fringe location in Cannon Hill, close to public transport, plus flexible working options for a better balance
• Team member and family discounts on fuel (obviously)
• Work hard, play hard with our Blue Squad social club – trivia nights, barbecues and plenty of laughs
• Plus salary sacrificing options, retail and health care discounts, Employee Assistance Program, and much more

Learn more about our benefits and what it's like to work at IOR by visiting our careers page.

Ready to go further with us?

If this sounds like you, don't overthink it – just apply We look forward to meeting you.

For more information and to apply, please click the "Apply" button above. All applicants will receive a response.

We provide an equal employment opportunity for all; we see the value in diversity and celebrate individuality. This looks like respectful conversations and a safe workplace where everyone thrives.