HATS Responsible Manager

Boeing Co.; Nowra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing is seeking a maintenance leadership professional to oversee the HATS DASR Part 145 maintenance organisation. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, quality assurance and safe operations for the Nowra-based HATS MRO services, with collaboration across sites.

The candidate should have Chartered status with Engineering Australia, 5+ years in aviation maintenance, and strong leadership and communication skills to drive safety and regulatory excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in aviation engineering and maintenance.
• Chartered status via Engineering Australia desired.
• Experience with Maintenance Management Systems is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage HATS regulatory environment under Part 145.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance performed meets DASR and MOE standards in Nowra and Oakey.
• Collaborate with Quality and Safety Managers to support QMS and SMS.
• Investigate and coordinate actions from quality compliance monitoring.
• Provide leadership and promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Support the HATS MRO Services Operations Manager and operation of the business.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Chartered status - Eng Australia

Tools

Maintenance Management System

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location: Nowra

Category: Trade / Operations

Position Type: Permanent

Job Reference: BOE/1956871

The opportunity

We are looking for a motivated individual to join the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services team. The Responsible Manager will be responsible for the operation and regulatory compliance of the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR) Part 145 Maintenance Organisation.

The HATS DASR Part 145 approved maintenance organisation supports the sustainment operations program by providing line, base and component maintenance services for the HATS Airbus EC135 rotorcraft fleet, situated at HMAS Albatross in Nowra, NSW.

• Responsibilities -
• Ensuring that all maintenance required to be carried out, including defect rectification, is carried out to the standards and requirements of the DASRs and the BDA Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) in both Nowra, NSW and Oakey, QLD.
• Work closely with the Quality and Safety Managers to support the quality and safety management systems.
• Investigating and coordinating any action resulting from the quality compliance monitoring function.
• Experience/Qualifications -
• The ability to achieve Chartered status through Engineering Australia
  • At least 5 year' experience working in the aviation engineering and maintenance environment.
  • Possess aircraft maintenance engineer qualifications and have a knowledge of and experience working with Maintenance Management Systems is highly desirable
  • Strong analysis and problem-solving skill
  • High level of written and verbal communication skills
  • Manage the HATS regulatory environment under Defence Aviation Safety Regulation Part 145.
  • Provide leadership and promote a safe and healthy work environment
  • Support the HATS MRO Services Operations Manager and contribute to the effective operation of the business.

Security Clearance

You will be required to successfully undergo the vetting process for a Government security clearance Baseline sponsored by BDA. Therefore, you must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and must have the ability to verify your background for whole of life i.e. birth to present time. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

Culture at Boeing

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. Boeing celebrates diversity by celebrating First Nations, Veterans and Women as part of our action plan for an inclusive workforce.

What we offer

• Generous study assistance and education options
• Salary packaging and Career Development support
• Global Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Paid Parental Leave, Defence Reservist Leave, Gender Affirma tion Leave and First Nation Cultural Leave
• Join social and community groups and explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.