Senior Airworthiness Engineer – Ops Safety & Standards

Um Holdings; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CASA is seeking a Senior Airworthiness Engineer in Canberra to provide propulsion and mechanical systems advice, review airworthiness standards, and support regulatory processes across CASA divisions.

The role requires extensive in-service airworthiness expertise, the ability to work independently on complex projects, and collaboration with industry and government agencies to ensure safety and regulatory oversight.

Qualifications

• University-level engineering qualification with eligibility for Engineers Australia in the Professional Engineer category.
• Extensive experience in continued operational safety of aircraft and related regulatory frameworks.
• Proven project management experience handling complex, multi-disciplinary airworthiness issues.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assigned tasks and provide recommendations to the Manager, Continued Operational Safety.
• Provide high-quality technical advice and support to the Manager and CASA divisions.
• Assist in developing procedures for certification and continued airworthiness compliance.
• Contribute to development of technical standards and guidance materials.
• Review defect reports, Airworthiness Directives, and advisories and draft necessary actions.
• Represent CASA at forums and build relationships with stakeholders to ensure best practice.

Skills

Airworthiness management

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

EA Professional Engineer eligibility

Job description

CASA is seeking a Senior Airworthiness Engineer in Canberra to provide propulsion and mechanical systems advice, review airworthiness standards, and support regulatory processes across CASA divisions.

The role requires extensive in-service airworthiness expertise, the ability to work independently on complex projects, and collaboration with industry and government agencies to ensure safety and regulatory oversight.