Our client is a well-established Australian aviation organisation providing specialist engineering, maintenance, and operational support services to commercial, defence, and government customers. Known for its commitment to safety, quality, and technical excellence, the organisation offers a collaborative and professional working environment where employees contribute to critical aviation operations. With a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and developing its people, it provides exciting career opportunities for those looking to build a long-term future in the aviation industry.

About the Role:

The Engineering Manager (CASA Part 145 Responsible Manager) is located in Brisbane and reports directly to the CEO. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that the company AMO meets the requirements outlined in the AMO's Exposition, CASR 1998, and the OGP and BARS guidelines within their designated area of responsibility.

Job Responsibilities:

Ensuring there are appropriate facilities, personnel, maintenance data, and tooling to plan, perform, supervise, inspect, and certify for the scope of maintenance granted under the companies Part 145 Maintenance Organisation's Approval.
Ensure that all personnel engaged in maintenance are adequately qualified, competent, and adhere to the requirements of the exposition.
Ensure that all maintenance and certification carried out under the companies approval meets the requirement of the exposition, the regulator, and the CASR Part 42 Operator.
Ensure that, through an ongoing training and assessment program, all employees understand their responsibilities defined within the exposition.
Ensure that the quality of physical and professional workmanship reflects the intent of the exposition and that safety and quality checks are carried out.
Respond to quality and safety deficiencies within their role, with adequate corrective actions.
Ensure that manpower planning caters for the projected requirement, taking Human Factors and Fatigue Management into account.
Ensure the adequate storage and control of parts and tooling are maintained within the requirements of the exposition.
Initiate direct communication with CASA on any topic when necessary, at the discretion of the position holder and in accordance with the exposition.
Maintain oversight of record-keeping, with respect to maintenance certification, Company Maintenance Authorisations, training and assessment records as required by the exposition, to ensure records are maintained for the statutory period.
Highlight any shortfall that may affect safety, quality, or affect a required change to the Organisation's approval, to the Accountable Manager so that Management can take the required action.
Ensure that the exposition and all documents required to comply with the exposition, including current maintenance data, are available to staff that require them.
Ensure that all sub-contract work orders are correctly detailed and that the requirements of the contract or work order are fulfilled in respect of inspection and quality control.
Ensure all corporate information is captured within the Company’s business systems adhering to record keeping policies and procedures.

About You:

At least 10 years' experience in Aviation Engineering.
OR least 2 years' experience as an Accountable Manager reporting to CASA, provided they have at least an additional 8 years' experience in civil aircraft maintenance.
Current CASA Part 66 engineering license.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Personnel leadership skills in an operational environment.
Comprehensive knowledge of Australian Civil Aviation Safety Regulations.
Be Familiar with BARS requirements.
Candidate must be eligible to hold the Part 145 CASA responsible manager position
Demonstrated well developed interpersonal communication skills.

Join a team that plays a vital role in keeping Australia's aviation industry moving. You'll work alongside highly skilled professionals in a collaborative environment that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. We invest in our people through ongoing training, career development opportunities, and meaningful work supporting commercial, defence, and government aviation operations.