Add expected salary to your profile for insightsNational Jet Express acts as a critical link in the energy and resources sector, providing fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) services in support of mining, oil, and gas projects throughout Australia. We also provide flexible, bespoke charter flights with a full range of service options to Australia's city centres and regional destinations. We have been investing in the future of FIFO by progressively renewing our fleet with modern aircraft that provide greater flexibility of rosters, suitability for regional aerodromes, increased reliability, and low carbon emissions.Our success in outperforming the market is driven by the contributions of our talented and hard-working staff. We are excited to offer you the opportunity to find your place within our dynamic and ambitious team.Summary of PositionReporting to the Head of Fleet/Continuous Airworthiness Manager, this role is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities for the National Jet Express fleet to ensure compliance with regulatory and operational requirements. Key responsibilities include maintaining fleet airworthiness and modification status, monitoring defect rectifications, abnormal events, irregularity reports, reliability data, and audit findings. Additionally, the role ensures the upkeep of the operator's Aircraft Maintenance Program and Minimum Equipment List (MEL).If appropriately qualified, the incumbent may be appointed by the AOC holder (CAMO) to issue Airworthiness Review Certificates and/or approve changes to Maintenance Programs for the AOC holder's aircraft.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport and comply with the requirements of the National Jet Express Safety Management System (SMS) relevant to the position.Monitor all maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled, carried out on the assigned Operator's aircraft – to ensure it is in accordance with regulatory and Operator requirements.Produce and gain approval for any required revisions of the assigned Operator's Maintenance Program Manual and Minimum Equipment List.Review, produce and approve new and revised Maintenance Task Cards prior to their release for use by the maintenance provider.Review and assess technical literature and provide input to the Technical Instruction assessment procedure in respect of aircraft in the assigned Operator's fleet.Attend and contribute to the reliability meeting for aircraft in the assigned operator's fleet.Make applications to regulatory authorities for SFP's or PUS's of the assigned Operator's aircraft.Subject to receiving authorisation– Assess and approve planning requests for one-off Maintenance Program extensions in respect of the assigned Operator's aircraft, in accordance with the procedures for such extensions.Subject to receiving authorisation– Issue Pilot Maintenance Authorisations to crew of the assigned fleet (CASR Part 42 Division 42.G.4 refers).Subject to receiving authorisation– (under CASR Subpart 42.I) carry out Airworthiness Reviews of the AOC holder's aircraft and issue Airworthiness Review Certificates.Subject to receiving authorisation – (under CASR Subpart 42.J) assess and approve changes to the Maintenance Program Manual.If nominated as the Maintenance Controller in an Operator's Maintenance Control Manual (under CAR 1988 or PNG Rules) – perform the duties of the position as detailed in that manual.Subject to being nominated by the AOC holder, perform the duties of the Airworthiness Standards Manager as requested during any absence of the incumbent for more than 10 working days.Perform other duties as directed by the Head of Fleet.About YouEducational and Vocational QualificationsExtensive regulatory knowledge with suitability for appointment as an Airworthiness Standards Engineer.Tertiary qualifications in engineering, preferably in an aviation-related field.ExperienceA minimum of:5 years of experience in responsibilities aligned with this position; or2 years of experience in such responsibilities, with an additional 3 years in civil aviation maintenance.Continuing airworthiness management experience, including:5 years in this area; or2 years, provided you hold or have held:A maintenance certification licence in Category B1, B2, or C; orAn equivalent licence to Category B1, B2, or C.KnowledgeRegulatory standards and requirements applicable to the role.The CAMO's Exposition and its relevance to continuing airworthiness.Specific technical knowledge, including:The aircraft certification basis.Aircraft structures, systems, and propulsion systems, to at least Level 1 competency as outlined in Appendix III of the Part 66 MOS.The aircraft's Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Configuration Deviation List (CDL).Relevant sections of the AOC holder's operations manual concerning continuing airworthiness.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Personal Skills/AbilitiesStrong focus on regulatory and procedural complianceProactive & self-motivated.High level of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality.Strong attention to detailHow to applyIf you are interested in this position and meet the listed requirements, please apply with a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that outlines your relevant experience and meets the mandatory requirements.
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