Senior MRO Executive: Safety, Compliance & Delivery Excellence

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shopping discounts

Parental leave

Travel discounts

Novated leasing

Onsite parking

Professional development

Job summary

Airbus is seeking a seasoned Head of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul to lead the strategic development and operational execution of a unified maintenance system across Australia and New Zealand, coordinating regulatory and program requirements.

You will retain high-level accountability for safety, airworthiness and compliance with ADs and SBs, drive on-time MRO deliveries, oversee multi-site teams, manage budgets, and promote a values-driven culture aligned with Airbus standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or trade qualification in Aerospace discipline.
• Minimum 15 years in a regulated aviation maintenance environment.
• At least 10 years in senior leadership roles overseeing complex organisations.
• 5 years in Aircraft Heavy Maintenance and 5 years in Component Maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years of direct budget accountability and financial stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary focal point for national and international authorities (CASA, EASA, CAANZ, DASA) and maintain MOE and CAME as living standards.
• Ensure every product released is safe, airworthy, and compliant with ADs and SBs.
• Drive on-time, high-quality MRO deliveries by optimizing maintenance schedules.
• Lead the Integrated Safety Management System (iSMS) adoption across tasks.
• Implement frameworks to ensure maintenance is performed by qualified personnel.
• Assist the Head of Operations with long-term policy and fiscal stewardship within budgets.
• Provide high-level advice to management and contractors to sustain a high-performing culture.
• Uphold Airbus values and code of conduct in safety, quality and security.

Education

Bachelor degree or trade qualification in Aerospace discipline

Job description

Airbus is seeking a seasoned Head of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul to lead the strategic development and operational execution of a unified maintenance system across Australia and New Zealand, coordinating regulatory and program requirements.

You will retain high-level accountability for safety, airworthiness and compliance with ADs and SBs, drive on-time MRO deliveries, oversee multi-site teams, manage budgets, and promote a values-driven culture aligned with Airbus standards.