Manager of Hangar Services

handwerker; Bullsbrook; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging

Annual bonus

Career pathways

Job summary

Jet Aviation Defence is seeking an experienced Manager of Hangar Services to lead scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the PTS AMO at RAAF Base Pearce. You will provide technical leadership within a safety-critical aviation environment and collaborate with AMO personnel, Pilatus Engineering Support, Flight Line and Jet Aviation teams.

You will manage rosters, budgets and authority levels, drive continuous improvement, and support aircraft availability.

Qualifications

• DASR MAML C-category certification or equivalent with B-category licence.
• Strong communication, customer service and people skills.
• Results-driven with personal accountability and initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and safety-focused.
• Compliance with Jet Aviation policies and DASR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AMO from a technical perspective and provide briefings to crew and management.
• Ensure safe, compliant and efficient maintenance per Jet Aviation policies and DASR.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with Continuing Airworthiness Supervisor.
• Liaise with Pilatus Engineering Support to resolve technical issues.
• Manage hangar and ALSE rosters, manpower allocations and overtime within budget.
• Coordinate with Flight Line to allocate manpower across lines and maintenance.
• Review defects and briefs to improve maintenance efficiency and compliance.
• Promote LEAN practices and participate in Business Improvement meetings.
• Approve purchase orders per DOA guidelines and manage workshop expenditure.
• Develop staff through individual development plans and coaching.
• Make recommendations on AMO authorities and CRS functions.
• Oversee dispatch-to-operator functions and EO management per eDEOP 101.
• Plan 2FTS deployments and rescues and assist with facilities issue investigations.

Skills

DASR MAML C-category certification

B-category licence

Excellent communication

Results-driven

Initiative & collaboration

Safety awareness

Job description

Jet Aviation Defence is seeking an experienced Manager of Hangar Services to lead scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the PTS AMO at RAAF Base Pearce.

This is an opportunity to provide technical leadership within a safety-critical aviation environment, working closely with AMO personnel, the Continuing Airworthiness Supervisor, Pilatus Engineering Support, Flight Line, PTS Management, Team 21 partners and Jet Aviation's corporate functions.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the AMO from a technical perspective, providing advice and technical briefings to crew, staff and the Senior Maintenance Manager as required.
• Establish and maintain safe, compliant and efficient maintenance activities in accordance with applicable Jet Aviation policies and DASR requirements.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance with the Continuing Airworthiness Supervisor to support timely and effective aircraft availability.
• Liaise with the Pilatus Engineering Support Team to resolve technical and spares-related issues.
• Manage hangar and ALSE rosters, manpower allocations and overtime within budget forecasts.
• Coordinate with the Flight Line Coordinator to ensure manpower is effectively allocated across Flight Line and maintenance requirements.
• Review deferred defects, daily briefs and technical information, identifying recommendations to improve maintenance efficiency and compliance.
• Promote continual improvement and LEAN methodologies, and actively participate in Business Improvement meetings.
• Approve purchase orders in accordance with DOA guidelines and control workshop expenditure.
• Manage and administer individual development plans with staff.
• Make recommendations regarding AMO authorities and perform B- and C-category CRS functions.
• Perform dispatch-to-operator functions and fulfil the site EO management role, maintaining compliance with eDEOP 101.
• Plan and execute 2FTS routine deployments and rescues.
• Assist with error investigations and work with the LMA Facilities Coordinator to minimise the impact of facilities issues on maintenance activities.

What will Help You to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• DASR MAML C-category certification with an associated trade B-category licence.
• Working knowledge of Jet Aviation policies and DASR regulations.
• Excellent communication, customer service and people skills.
• A results-driven approach, with strong personal accountability.
• Initiative, self-direction and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Personal values aligned with Jet Aviation's values of Trust, Honesty, Alignment and Transparency.
• A strong commitment to safety, compliance and customer service.

Why Jet Aviation?

• Defence site location in a fast paced and inclusive team.
• Work with high-performance aircraft in a professional aviation environment.
• Collaborate with experienced aviation professionals who take pride in their craft.
• Competitive salary with annual bonus.
• Relocation assistance available to successfully candidate if required
• Salary Packaging available for novated vehicle leasing.
• Take advantage of national and global career pathways within an industry-leading international organisation
• Be part of an organisation built on trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

Remuneration Package:The Remuneration *Annual Salary package will be determined by the successful candidate's qualification and experience relative to the position as stipulated by the business.