Head Of Maintenance, Repair And Overhaul

Airbus Australia Pacific Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

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Job summary

Airbus Australia Pacific is seeking a seasoned Head of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul to lead a comprehensive MRO strategy across Australia and New Zealand. You will ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality maintenance while guiding a large, multi-site team and managing budgets within allocated resources.

The role requires extensive aviation maintenance leadership experience, a strong focus on safety culture, and the ability to align regulatory requirements with business outcomes in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years within a regulated aviation maintenance environment.
• At least 10 years of experience in senior leadership roles, demonstrating the ability to steer complex organisations.
• 5 years of experience specifically in Aircraft Heavy Maintenance and 5 years in Component Maintenance.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct budget accountability and financial stewardship.
• Proven ability to work effectively in an international environment and understand/promote conceptual services.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the strategic development and operational execution of a 'one company' maintenance system.
• Ensure that all aircraft and component maintenance activities satisfy strategic, sales, and program requirements while harmonising regulatory laws with operational excellence.
• Drive on-time, high-quality MRO deliveries by optimising maintenance schedules to maximise asset availability for customer programs.
• Lead the proactive application of the Integrated Safety Management System (iSMS) and embed safety and risk mitigation in every task.
• Uphold rigorous security, quality, and safety standards while leading by example through Airbus Values and Code of Conduct.

Job description

Head of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul

Location: All locations across Australia and New Zealand

The Opportunity

As the Responsible Manager and Head of MRO, your primary function is to spearhead the strategic development and operational execution of a "one company" maintenance system.

You are accountable for ensuring that all aircraft and component maintenance activities satisfy strategic, sales, and program requirements while harmonising complex regulatory laws with operational excellence. By sponsoring critical processes like CAMO and Release to Service, you safeguard Airbus Australia Pacific's (AAP) reputation for uncompromising quality and safety.

Primary Responsibilities

You will hold sole accountability for driving the following key outcomes:

• Serve as the primary focal point for national and international authorities (CASA, EASA, CAANZ, DASA). You will ensure the retention of Part 145 and Part 42 approvals by maintaining the MOE and CAME as "living" operational standards.
• Ensure oversight that every product released is safe, airworthy, and fully compliant with all ADs and SBs.
• Drive on-time, high-quality MRO deliveries by optimising maintenance schedules to maximise asset availability for customer programs.
• Lead the proactive application of the Integrated Safety Management System (iSMS), fostering a culture where safety and risk mitigation are embedded in every task.
• Implement rigorous frameworks to ensure all maintenance is performed by highly qualified and authorised personnel.
• Assist the Head of Operations in implementing long-term policies and exercising fiscal responsibility within allocated budgets.
• Provide high-level advice to management and contractors to sustain a high-performing, values-driven culture.
• Uphold rigorous security, quality, and safety standards while leading by example through the Airbus Values and Code of Conduct.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned professional who thrives on autonomy and initiative. You possess the strategic mindset to manage budgets and complex systems, combined with the people skills to lead a large, multi-site team.

Your Experience

• Minimum of 15 years within a regulated aviation maintenance environment.
• At least 10 years of experience in senior leadership roles, demonstrating the ability to steer complex organisations.
• 5 years of experience specifically in Aircraft Heavy Maintenance and 5 years in Component Maintenance.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct budget accountability and financial stewardship.
• Proven ability to work effectively in an international environment and understand/promote conceptual services.

Why us

Here at Airbus, we offer a holistic, competitive framework that recognises performance and rewards outcomes. This includes offering you meaningful benefits that support your health and wellbeing, your work life balance and your bank balance.

Some of our benefits include:

• Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Travel discounts for flights, rental cars and accommodation
• Novated leasing options with two providers
• Free onsite parking
• A commitment to your professional development through classroom and online learning

Supporting Diversity

At Airbus, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Diversity is key to our ability to work cohesively as a team regardless of age, disability, race, sex, intersex status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

Airbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

You must be eligible for an Australian Government Security Clearance (Negative Vetting 1) and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment medical screening which may include drug and alcohol testing.

Airbus Australia Pacific is a part of Airbus Group, a global pioneer in aerospace and defence related services whose companies include Airbus, Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space, employing people across sites in Australia and New Zealand.

With the largest market share in civilian and military helicopters, the company supports more than 500 Airbus Helicopters and is well recognised as a leading Through-Life-Support provider in military fixed wing and helicopter platforms.