Responsible Manager - SPA
Core
Provide independent maintenance governance and regulatory leadership for the Royal Australian Air Force's Special Purpose Aircraft (SPA) maintenance organization, ensuring compliance with DASA/CASA Part 145.
Role type
Senior regulatory and governance manager (aviation maintenance)
Builds
Compliance frameworks, safety management systems, and regulatory approvals for a defense maintenance organization
Domain
Defense aviation maintenance and regulatory compliance
Required skills
Aviation maintenance experience, regulatory compliance (DASA/CASA Part 145), leadership, safety management systems, audit and quality data analysis
Preferred skills
Experience in commercial or business aviation, ability to influence without direct authority
Technologies
DASA/CASA regulations, Maintenance Organisation Exposition, Aviation Safety Management System
Responsibilities
Lead compliance with DASA/CASA Part 145, provide independent oversight of maintenance standards and certifications, ensure personnel competency and authorization, oversee production planning and resource availability, hold accountabilities within the Aviation Safety Management System, respond to regulatory findings, engage with DASA/CASA on regulatory matters
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope