Head of Maintenance, Australia
Core
Lead aircraft and ground systems maintenance for Zipline's autonomous drone delivery operations in Australia, ensuring fleet readiness and airworthiness.
Role type
Senior operational leader (Head of Maintenance)
Builds
Autonomous drone delivery fleet and ground support systems
Domain
Aviation / Autonomous Logistics / Drone Operations
Required skills
Aircraft maintenance leadership, airworthiness decision-making, team building, maintenance planning, regulatory compliance (CASA), shift management, KPI tracking, root-cause analysis, SOP enforcement
Preferred skills
Experience in automotive, autonomy, or aviation maintenance, ability to earn Zipline Repairman certification, player-coach approach
Technologies
Autonomous drones, ground support systems, maintenance management software
Responsibilities
Lead daily maintenance execution and airworthiness determinations; manage workflow from asset receiving to return-to-service; set maintenance schedules and priorities; hire and coach technicians; track asset uptime and productivity; enforce safety protocols and audit-ready recordkeeping; partner with engineering on root-cause analysis; act as Maintenance Controller under CASA ReOC.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope
