Deputy Head of Aircraft Airworthiness and Maintenance Control

Deputy Head of Aircraft Airworthiness and Maintenance Control (Deputy HAAMC)

• West Perth
• Engineering and Airworthiness
• Permanent Full Time

The company

PHI is a global leader in helicopter services. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, PHI takes on some of the most challenging assignments in aviation to deliver high quality helicopter support for energy customers and search and rescue authorities.

We are one of the safest helicopter operators anywhere in the world, as every flight we take is guided by our core values of Safe, Efficient, Quality, Service.

About the role

Are you ready to elevate aviation compliance and airworthiness to new heights?

We have an exciting newly established opportunity for a Deputy HAAMC to join our dynamic growing team.

If you are a high performing aviation professional that has proven experience in aircraft maintenance and airworthiness management then we want to hear from you. You will be responsible for the strategic oversight of our aircraft maintenance programs and ensure regulatory compliance across our fleet.

Reporting to the Head of Aircraft Airworthiness and Maintenance Control you will play a pivotal role in the success of airworthiness programs and systems an ensuring processes and controls are implemented and maintained to the highest safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Act as delegate for the HAAMC during their absence or as assigned.
• Be appointed by CASA as Maintenance Controller for the PHI fleet.
• Provide leadership to Airworthiness and Support staff as required.
• Support interactions with CASA, and other regulatory bodies under the direction of the HAAMC.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs), Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs), and company-approved procedures for continuing airworthiness.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of internal policies, procedures, and documentation for audit and regulatory compliance
• Support the HAAMC with reporting obligations and regulatory submissions.
• Working with the HAAMC and Airworthiness, support the upkeep of the Maintenance Control Manual, Systems of Maintenance and other continuing airworthiness publications.
• Working with the HAAMC, Airworthiness and Flight Operations Department, support the upkeep of Minimum Equipment Lists.
• Assist with the evaluation and implementation of Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), OEM Chapter 4 & 5 revisions, and other instructions for continuing airworthiness.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Possess significant experience in aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness management sufficient to support HAAMC responsibilities, including approval by CASA as a Maintenance Controller.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of:
• Civil Aviation regulations and standards applicable to continuing airworthiness,
• Aircraft certification standards, MELs, and operational procedures related to airworthiness,
• Aircraft Maintenance Programs including development, implementation and upkeep Type Rating: Type Rated on one of: H175, AW189 or S92.
• Be capable of acting as a liaison with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and other regulatory stakeholders under delegation.

About you:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and engage with maintenance personnel, pilots, senior managers and other stakeholders in relation to continuing airworthiness matters.
• Embraces change and demonstrate a willingness to learn new technology and processes
• In-depth demonstrated knowledge of maintenance scheduling, airworthiness tracking systems, and defect management.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in technical software (e.g., RAMCO or equivalent Aircraft Maintenance Information Systems).
• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety, efficiency, compliance, and process improvement.

Culture & Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary, in line with your skills and experience
• Commitment to your ongoing development and growth, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• Values led culture
• Salary sacrifice options including novated leases and superannuation.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Employee benefits package and access to a comprehensive wellbeing platform.

By joining our team, you will work in a rewarding and professional environment, with a diverse team of people sharing ideas and experiences.

If this position sounds right for you, please register through our PHI Career Centre and follow the steps to complete an application.

PHI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.

Applications close 12 Oct 2025. PHI reserves the right to commence shortlisting and remove the job advertisement prior to this date.