Head Of Airworthiness And Maintenance Control

Coulson Aviation Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulson Aviation Australia is seeking a Head of Airworthiness and Maintenance Control to lead a team responsible for airworthiness and maintenance across our fixed-wing and rotary-wing fleets in Australia.

The role ensures CASA compliance, oversees maintenance planning and data integrity of records, and coordinates with engineers, supervisors and regulators to maintain readiness for casualty response missions.

Qualifications

• CASA B1/B2/C licence or equivalent aircraft maintenance licence.
• Minimum 5 years in aircraft airworthiness management.
• Strong knowledge of CASA regulations and airworthiness standards.
• Experience interpreting maintenance data and continuing airworthiness documentation.
• Proven leadership experience in a regulated aviation environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical guidance to maintenance control teams.
• Oversee airworthiness compliance and maintenance planning for the fleet.
• Forecast and coordinate maintenance activities in line with manuals and CASA requirements.
• Ensure access to current ICA, ADs, SBs and manufacturer documentation.
• Maintain regulatory-compliant technical records and maintenance data.
• Collaborate with Chief Engineers and shift leaders to implement maintenance plans.

Skills

Leadership

Airworthiness management

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance planning

Team management

Education

CASA B1/B2/C licence

Job description

Head of Airworthiness and Maintenance Control

Coulson Aviation Australia is a subsidiary of global aerial firefighting company, Coulson Aviation, and supports Australian States and Emergency Service Organizations with the provision of aircraft and experienced team members. Coulson Aviation operates across the world with a fleet of large aerial firefighting assets consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With our fleet of Boeing 737 FIRELINERS™ and C-130 Hercules fire bombers, Citation and King Air fire support platforms, CH47D Chinooks, UH60 Blackhawks and Bell 412 helicopters, we provide rapid response capabilities using aviation assets.

Coulson Aviation Australia operate and manage New South Wales Rural Fire Service-owned aircraft in all aspects of maintenance, fleet support systems and management, and operating personnel. Our teams perform aerial firefighting missions, transport flights, intelligence and scanning missions, disaster mitigation, search and rescue operations, and related activities.

For more information about Coulson Aviation Australia visit www.coulsonaviation.com.au

The HAAMC oversees airworthiness and maintenance control across the fixed-wing and rotary-wing fleets. The role leads a team of airworthiness and maintenance control professionals to ensure compliance with CASA regulations, applicable airworthiness standards, and Coulson Aviation Australia's established procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, guidance and technical support to maintenance and engineering personnel.

Monitor the effectiveness of aircraft maintenance and reliability programs, ensuring ongoing airworthiness compliance.

Forecast, plan and oversee aircraft maintenance activities in accordance with approved maintenance manuals and regulatory requirements.

Ensure access to current Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness (ICA), Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Letters (SLs) and manufacturer maintenance documentation.

Oversee the maintenance of technical records, aircraft logbooks and maintenance-controlled data, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Generate and issue maintenance work packages and relevant documentation to engineering personnel.

Liaise with aircraft maintenance organisations to coordinate modifications, repairs and associated technical requirements.

Work closely with the Chief Engineers, Part 145 Responsible Managers, Shift Leaders & Crew Chiefs to develop and implement maintenance work plans.

Assist with investigations, promote safe work practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Fulfil all applicable responsibilities under CASA legislation relating to the HAAMC position.

Experience Requirements:

Hold, or have previously held, an aircraft maintenance licence equivalent to a CASA B1, B2 or C licence.

Minimum 5 years' experience in aircraft airworthiness management.

Strong knowledge of CASA regulations and applicable aircraft airworthiness standards.

Demonstrated experience in aircraft maintenance planning, maintenance control and continuing airworthiness management.

Experience interpreting aircraft maintenance data, maintenance programs and Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness.

Sound understanding of Aircraft Maintenance Organisation operations and technical recordkeeping requirements.

Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex technical and regulatory matters.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

Comprehensive knowledge of airworthiness requirements applicable to aircraft operating under an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC).

Understanding of operational manuals and their continuing airworthiness requirements.

Experience working within aviation quality management systems.

Knowledge and experience with aviation logistics systems.

Demonstrated ability to lead organisational or process improvements and manage technical projects.

What we offer you:

An opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within a global aerial firefighting organisation.

Work with a diverse fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft supporting emergency service operations.

A collaborative working environment with experienced aviation and engineering professionals.

The opportunity to contribute to critical emergency response and aerial firefighting operations across Australia.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, we can only consider applicants who are residents of Australia and legally eligible to work in Australia.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.