About us
National 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.
Summary of Position
Reporting to the Head of Fleet/Continuous Airworthiness Manager this position is responsible for monitoring all maintenance related activities related to the National Jet Express fleet, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operator requirements. This includes maintaining the Fleet airworthiness and modification status, monitoring defect rectifications, abnormal events, irregularity reports, reliability data and audit reports. The position is also responsible for the upkeep of the operators Aircraft Maintenance program and Minimum Equipment List (MEL).
Subject to holding appropriate qualifications, the person may also be appointed by the AOC holder (CAMO) to issue Airworthiness Review Certificates and/or to approve changes to Maintenance Programs for the AOC holder's aircraft.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Support 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 You:
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
Extensive regulatory knowledge and suitable to be appointed as Airworthiness Standards Engineer.
Tertiary qualifications in engineering in an aviation related field.
Experience
At least 5 years’ experience in matters for which the position is responsible for; or
At least 2 years’ experience in matters for which the position is responsible for, provided at least an additional 3 years’ experience in civil aviation maintenance.
At least 5 years’ experience in continuing airworthiness management activities; or
At least 2 years’ experience in continuing airworthiness management activities, provided you hold or have held:
- a maintenance certification licence in category B1, B2 or C; or
- a licence that is equivalent to a licence in category B1, B2 or C.
Knowledge
A comprehensive knowledge of the regulations and standards relating to matters for which the position is responsible.
A comprehensive knowledge of the CAMO’s Exposition relating to matters for which the position is responsible.
Knowledge of the following:
- The aircraft certification basis;
-The aircraft structure and systems, including the propulsion system, to a level that is at least equivalent to Level 1 as set out in Appendix III of the Part 66 MOS;
-The aircraft’s MEL and CDL;
-The relevant parts of the AOC holder’s operations manual that have continuing airworthiness implications for the aircraft.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Personal Skills/Abilities
Strong focus on regulatory and procedural compliance
Proactive & self-motivated.
High level of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality.
Strong attention to detail
How to apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply with a cover letter and updated resume outlining your experience relevant to the role and mandatory requirements.
National 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.
Summary of Position
Reporting to the Head of Fleet/Continuous Airworthiness Manager this position is responsible for monitoring all maintenance related activities related to the National Jet Express fleet, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operator requirements. This includes maintaining the Fleet airworthiness and modification status, monitoring defect rectifications, abnormal events, irregularity reports, reliability data and audit reports. The position is also responsible for the upkeep of the operators Aircraft Maintenance program and Minimum Equipment List (MEL).
Subject to holding appropriate qualifications, the person may also be appointed by the AOC holder (CAMO) to issue Airworthiness Review Certificates and/or to approve changes to Maintenance Programs for the AOC holder's aircraft.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Support 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 You:
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
Extensive regulatory knowledge and suitable to be appointed as Airworthiness Standards Engineer.
Tertiary qualifications in engineering in an aviation related field.
Experience
At least 5 years’ experience in matters for which the position is responsible for; or
At least 2 years’ experience in matters for which the position is responsible for, provided at least an additional 3 years’ experience in civil aviation maintenance.
At least 5 years’ experience in continuing airworthiness management activities; or
At least 2 years’ experience in continuing airworthiness management activities, provided you hold or have held:
- a maintenance certification licence in category B1, B2 or C; or
- a licence that is equivalent to a licence in category B1, B2 or C.
Knowledge
A comprehensive knowledge of the regulations and standards relating to matters for which the position is responsible.
A comprehensive knowledge of the CAMO’s Exposition relating to matters for which the position is responsible.
Knowledge of the following:
- The aircraft certification basis;
-The aircraft structure and systems, including the propulsion system, to a level that is at least equivalent to Level 1 as set out in Appendix III of the Part 66 MOS;
-The aircraft’s MEL and CDL;
-The relevant parts of the AOC holder’s operations manual that have continuing airworthiness implications for the aircraft.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Personal Skills/Abilities
Strong focus on regulatory and procedural compliance
Proactive & self-motivated.
High level of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality.
Strong attention to detail
How to apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply with a cover letter and updated resume outlining your experience relevant to the role and mandatory requirements.
