Fleet Services Manager

Aviair is seeking an experienced Fleet Service Manager – Part 135 to join our growing team. The primary function of this role is to ensure the continuing airworthiness for the CASR Part 135 aircraft fleet through direct consultation and interface with key responsible managers.

Aviair has bases in ,Broome, Kununurra, Karratha and Adelaide

Key duties and responsibilities:

•             Ensure that Aviair complies with CASR 1998, the Part 42 MOS, the CASA issued Part 42 approval and the Exposition in relation to the continuing airworthiness of the fleet.

•             Conduct regular interactions with the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) to review and discuss policy, procedures, compliance relating to the Aviair fleet.

•             Liaise with all stakeholders as required to maintain safe and compliant fleet within CASA regulations

•             Actively participate in all internal and external audits and participate in the Aviair safety management system around investigation of reports.

•             Manage relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) and other major product suppliers

•             Manage third party AMO’s in ascertaining best value and performance in Base Maintenance contracts and work scopes

•             Provide technical support to maintenance watch / line engineers in the event of difficult or ongoing aircraft defects that may require in-depth analysis, liaison with other sections or liaison with the OEM.

•             Ensure that company manuals, under your control, are kept up to date and made available to all relevant CAMO employees.

•             Management of initial and ongoing airworthiness reviews.

•             Hold the Responsible Managers position for relevant aircraft as defined above.

•             Advise operations of maintenance requirements which influence the aircraft scheduling function.

•             Manage procurement activities to ensure required aeronautical product is available as required.

To Be Successful in This Role
The successful applicant will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative approach to teamwork and the following:

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the CAMO exposition and CASA, EASA and FAA legislation

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant areas of the operations manual

• Specific technical knowledge of the aircraft within the fleet

• Experience in the development of maintenance programs and reliability program management

• Knowledge in management of airworthiness reviews

• Experience with introduction into service of aircraft including technical and commercial aspects of aircraft leasing

• High aptitude with CMMS and MS Office suit

• Strong verbal and written communication skill

• Ability to obtain and hold an ASIC

• Hold or have held an AME licence and/or meet the requirements applicable to a Responsible Manager as defined by the Part 42 MOS

What We Offer You
Aviair aims to provide our employees with a positive and challenging work environment. We offer employees self-development and career advancement opportunities. In addition, we offer:

• Attractive salary

• Personal development opportunities to grow in a diverse, inclusive company

• Industry leading training

• A great team environment

• Salary sacrifice/packaging benefits

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your relevant qualifications and experience as well as relevant licences. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.