Senior Aviation Maintenance Manager – ISR Platforms Edinburgh

Airbus Australia Pacific; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Health & Well-being benefits

Novated leasing options

Parental leave

Flight discounts

Job summary

Airbus Australia Pacific is seeking an experienced aviation leader to manage Edinburgh Maintenance at RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA. You will oversee the MRO operation for ISR aircraft, lead a multidisciplinary team, and ensure safety, airworthiness, and mission readiness across P-8A Poseidon, MC-55A Peregrine, and MQ-4C Triton programs.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, stakeholder collaboration with Defence partners, and evidence-based cost control while maintaining stringent regulatory

Qualifications

• Part 66 AME licence or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the workforce delivering scheduled servicings, line maintenance, defect rectification, and complex modification programmes for both the P-8A Poseidon and MC-55A Peregrine fleets.

Skills

People management

Aviation leadership

Stakeholder engagement

LEAN and continuous improvement

Safety Management Systems

Education

Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence

Diploma of Aeroskills

Australian-accredited Diploma/Degree in Aerospace/Aviation Engineering

CEngA accreditation

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Airbus Australia Pacific is seeking an experienced aviation leader to manage Edinburgh Maintenance at RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA. You will oversee the MRO operation for ISR aircraft, lead a multidisciplinary team, and ensure safety, airworthiness, and mission readiness across P-8A Poseidon, MC-55A Peregrine, and MQ-4C Triton programs.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, stakeholder collaboration with Defence partners, and evidence-based cost control while maintaining stringent regulatory