Manager Maintenance Operations

1 day ago

Adelaide, South Australia Royal Flying Doctor Service SA NT Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)

We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.

Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at

About this Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering, as the Manager, Maintenance Operations, you will support the management, oversight, and continual improvement of engineering operations across the RFDS SA/NT, four bases.

Specifically, you will:


• Oversee maintenance activities and ensure the highest standards of airworthiness and safety are maintained.


• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with CASA regulatory requirements, RFDS policies, and OEM guidelines.


• Coordinate and oversee fleet-wide modifications, upgrades, and maintenance programs for PC-12, PC-24 and C208 aircraft

About You

You are:


• A Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with strong aircraft maintenance leadership experience.


• An excellent communicator with problem-solving, and organisational skills.


• Able to work in a high-pressure environment with minimal supervision.

Our Benefits

The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged. In addition, we also offer:


• Free onsite parking


• Attractive remuneration


• Employee Assistance Program


• Reward and Recognition Program


• Employee Value Awards


• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters


• Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:


• packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills


• packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.

Further Information

To access the position description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Georgia Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator via

Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 9 September 2025.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.

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