Airworthiness Systems Officer

Royal Flying Doctor Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to

Private health insurance discounts

Career development

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) invites applications for an Airworthiness Systems Officer to join our Brisbane-based team. This permanent full-time role supports airworthiness, maintenance planning, engineering reporting and compliance functions to ensure fleet reliability and audit readiness.

The ASO will manage technical records integrity, assist with audits and drive continuous improvement in regulatory compliance, data quality and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation industry, ideally in technical records, maintenance planning, airworthiness or compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Sound understanding of, or ability to learn, aircraft maintenance and airworthiness regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data management systems.
• High level of technical competency in data entry and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct airworthiness reviews and technical record assessments.
• Support scheduled airworthiness reviews through research, data validation and documentation preparation.
• Assist with maintenance program reviews and compliance assurance activities.
• Support audit preparation, evidence collation and corrective action tracking.
• Review aircraft maintenance records to ensure all scheduled maintenance have been completed and scheduled.
• Maintain technical records integrity.
• Review engineering and maintenance system data.
• Maintain maintenance task documentation and supporting technical records.
• Analyse engineering and airworthiness data.
• Assist in preparing compliance and operational KPI reporting.
• Support safety assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Aviation experience

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

MS Office

Data quality

Tools

MS Office

Data management systems

Job description

Royal Flying Doctor Service – Brisbane QLD

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is seeking an Airworthiness Systems Officer (ASO) to join our Airworthiness team and play a key role in supporting the safety, compliance and operational readiness of our fleet.

Reporting to the Operations Manager - Airworthiness and working closely with the Technical Services Manager, the ASO provides technical and administrative support across airworthiness, maintenance planning, engineering reporting and compliance functions.

This diverse role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of technical records, supporting compliance and assurance activities, reviewing maintenance data, and contributing to engineering reporting and continuous improvement initiatives. Through a strong focus on accuracy, data quality and regulatory compliance, the ASO helps ensure fleet reliability, audit readiness and the ongoing airworthiness of RFDS Queensland's fleet.

The ASO is a permanent, full-time position based at the RFDS Brisbane Base, working Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

Airworthiness Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct airworthiness reviews and technical record assessments
• Support scheduled airworthiness reviews through research, data validation and documentation preparation
• Assist with maintenance program reviews and compliance assurance activities
• Support audit preparation, evidence collation and corrective action tracking

Technical Records & Systems

• Review aircraft maintenance records to ensure all scheduled maintenance have been completed and scheduled
• Maintain technical records integrity
• Review engineering and maintenance system data
• Maintain maintenance task documentation and supporting technical records

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Analyse engineering and airworthiness data
• Assist in preparing compliance and operational KPI reporting
• Support safety assurance and continuous improvement initiatives

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role you will possess the following:

• Previous experience within the aviation industry, ideally in technical records, maintenance planning, airworthiness, aircraft maintenance or compliance-focused roles.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Sound understanding of, or ability to learn, aircraft maintenance and airworthiness regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data management systems.
• High level of technical competency in data entry and quality control.

Why work for us?

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is a leader in delivering aeromedical and primary healthcare services to regional, rural and remote communities. We are passionate about improving health outcomes for Queenslanders by ensuring people can access essential healthcare, no matter where they live, work or travel.

At RFDS, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team where your contribution is valued. Our leaders are committed to helping you succeed, and we offer the flexibility needed to balance your professional and personal commitments while maintaining your wellbeing.

As RFDS approaches its 100th year of delivering the finest care in the furthest corner, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. With a growing fleet of 23 aircraft and significant investment in new aircraft cabin fit outs, our Airworthiness team is playing a critical role in shaping the future of aviation operations at RFDS. You will have access to:

• Working with a great team of people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution!
• Up to 94.5K (depending on skills and experience) + Superannuation
• Access to generous not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,550
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within the Airworthiness team
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including counselling, nutrition sessions, financial sessions, and legal advice
• Private health insurance discounts
• Access to our Fitness Passport (for staff and family members)
• RemServ Rewards, where members receive cashback benefits on purchases from hundreds of leading Australian retailers, including groceries, fashion, technology and travel

Interested?

For further information regarding this role please contact RFDS Talent Acquisition on 07 3852 7*** or ***********@rfdsqld.com.au.

This role will close on the 27th of October 2026.

Successful candidates will be subject to a police check and may be required to undergo a medical assessment and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. You must possess a valid, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and be able to obtain an ASIC Card.

The RFDS acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The RFDS is committed to the protection of human and legal rights, including the rights of children, young people and adults to be safe, heard and cared for. In upholding the Universal Principle, RFDS is committed to creating an organisational environment that ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families feel welcome, safe, valued, included and respected.