Head of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul

Airbus; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across retailers

Parental leave entitlement

Travel discounts for flights, rental +

Novated leasing

Free onsite parking

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Airbus Australia Pacific seeks a senior leader to head Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul across Australia and New Zealand. You will drive the strategic MRO framework, ensure regulatory compliance, and sponsor key processes like CAMO and Release to Service to uphold safety and quality across all platforms.

You will manage budgets for a large, multi-site operation, lead a high-calibre team, and engage with national and international authorities to sustain the MOE and CAME standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or trade qualification in Aerospace discipline is required.
• Minimum of 15 years in a regulated aviation maintenance environment.
• At least 10 years in senior leadership roles overseeing large, multi-site organisations.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead strategic development and operational execution of a 'one company' maintenance system.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet strategic, sales and program requirements while complying with regulatory laws.
• Sponsor CAMO and Release to Service processes to maintain safety and quality standards.
• Drive on-time, high-quality MRO deliveries by optimising maintenance schedules.
• Lead the Integrated Safety Management System and promote a safety-first culture.
• Oversee budget accountability and fiscal responsibility across the function.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor degree or trade qualification in Aerospace discipline

Job description

Head of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul

1d ago , from Airbus Group Australia Pacific

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.

About this role

Head of Maintenance Repair & 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

• Bachelor degree or trade qualification in Aerospace discipline
• 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.

Applications close: 15 November 2026

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.