Aviation Quality & Safety Leader – Engineering (Hybrid)

Royal Flying Doctor Service; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Salary packaging benefits

Private health insurance discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) seeks a permanent, full-time Quality & Safety Manager - Engineering to lead safety and quality across our aviation engineering function. Reporting to the Aviation Safety Manager, you will oversee safety systems, investigations, audits and continuous improvement while partnering with engineers and regulators.

This leadership role offers the chance to influence safety culture across RFDS Queensland bases and participate in senior safety

Qualifications

• Aviation engineering quality and safety experience in a Part 145 environment.
• Strong knowledge of continuing airworthiness, engineering compliance and CASA regulations.
• Ability to independently review engineering activities and provide practical guidance.
• Excellent investigation, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of the Quality and Safety Manager in line with RFDS Queensland's Part 145 M.O.E., Safety Management System and Maintenance Control Manual.
• Lead and deliver the Engineering Quality and Safety Management Systems, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Participate in safety reporting and investigate engineering-related occurrences and trends.
• Conduct engineering audits across RFDS Queensland bases and close out audit findings and corrective actions.
• Investigate safety events, identify root causes and support improvement initiatives.
• Promote the Engineering Safety Management System through risk assessments and safety promotion.

Skills

Aviation engineering quality

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Investigations & root cause

Stakeholder communication

Lead Auditor qualification

CASA Form 4 approval

Aircraft maintenance experience

Job description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) seeks a permanent, full-time Quality & Safety Manager - Engineering to lead safety and quality across our aviation engineering function. Reporting to the Aviation Safety Manager, you will oversee safety systems, investigations, audits and continuous improvement while partnering with engineers and regulators.

This leadership role offers the chance to influence safety culture across RFDS Queensland bases and participate in senior safety