Aerospace Quality Specialist

Job DescriptionAbout the role: Are you an experienced aerospace quality specialist ready to shape the future of Defence aviation?
This is your chance to play a strategic role in sustaining one of Australia's most advanced airborne capabilities - the MC-55A Peregrine, Defence's cutting-edge platform for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare.
In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Defence stakeholders and industry partners to deliver internal aviation regulatory and quality oversight.
Your expertise will be critical in maintaining the airworthiness, reliability, and mission-readiness of the MC-55A Peregrine fleet.Please note: This role will be offered as an initial maximum term contract of 2 years.
Relocation assistance may be available, subject to terms and conditions.
What you will be involved in: Develop and manage the MC-55A Peregrine Quality Management System to ensure alignment with Defence Aviation policies and regulatory requirements Maintain ASCISPO DASR 21 Part C Organisation Approval, ensuring compliance with Defence Aviation Safety Regulations for design and production activities within the Airborne Surveillance and Control Integrated Systems Program Office Maintain CASG ISO 9001:2015 Certification, supporting the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group's commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement under internationally recognised standards Engage with internal and external stakeholders to lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across the MC-55A Enterprise Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of Defence personnel and industry partners to deliver outcomes that uphold the airworthiness and operational readiness of the MC-55A Peregrine fleet What we would like from you: Experienced in both quality management and Defence Aviation Safety Regulations, with a background in a CASG Aircraft Sustainment System Program Office (SPO) Demonstrated capability in quality auditing and managing compliance frameworks Skilled in stakeholder engagement, with a collaborative approach across Defence and industry Holds an NV1 AGSVA Security Clearance and is an Australian citizen Life at Nova – it all adds up
Flexible working conditions Working with diverse and professional people Annual conference (this needs to be confirmed with the Hiring Manager on a case-by-case basis) Social events both internally and externally APPLY NOWAlternatively for a confidential discussion, please contact Mathan Sathy in the Nova Talent Acquisition Team on (*************.
Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.
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About Nova:Nova Systems is Australia's largest privately-owned Defence company with global reach.
We are leaders in capability assurance and systems integration solving complex challenges in innovative ways.
We are relied on to develop and test capabilities critical to national security and safety.
We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day.
For 25 years, Nova has brought a different perspective.
From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve.
We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, and Singapore.
But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people.
Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate.
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