Airworthiness Operations Manager

• Work with a highly skilled and supportive team in this operationally critical role
• Permanent, Full-Time position based in Qantas Head Office – Mascot
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Join a world-class airline, be part of Australia’s most trusted airline brand and take your career to new heights!

QantasLink is Australia’s largest regional airline, playing a vital role in connecting regional communities to major cities. As part of the Qantas Group, we are committed to safety, operational excellence, and delivering an outstanding customer experience.

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated Airworthiness Operations Manager to join our QantasLink Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO). This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the airworthiness and operational performance of our fleet across multiple Air Operator Certificates (AOCs), including National Jet Systems (NJS), Eastern Australia Airlines (EAA), and Sunstate Airlines (SSA).

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with CASA regulations and Part 42 Continuing Airworthiness requirements.
• Oversee daily operational performance, aircraft availability, and maintenance control for a fleet of over 70 aircraft, managing AMOs, vendors, and maintenance activities.
• Provide leadership in disruption recovery, defect rectification, compliance control, and crisis management, acting as a 24/7 escalation point for regulatory reporting and major disruptions.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, safety, cost management, and risk mitigation, aligning with broader business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement through people, processes, and technology, requiring strong leadership and change management capabilities.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• A minimum of 20 years of experience in the civil aviation industry, with at least 7 years in a CAMO/AMO managerial role.
• CASA Licensed or Degree qualified with relevant industry experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
• Extensive knowledge of Part 42 & 145 regulations and experience in strategy development.
• Proven ability to manage costs, improve operational efficiency, and drive compliance excellence.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A high level of integrity, problem-solving ability, and decision-making expertise.

Why Qantas? 

You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully. 

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless. 

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel. 

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees. 
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships. 
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan. 

Please note:

The Qantas Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

Ready to Take Off?

If you’re passionate about aviation safety and operational excellence and ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of the QantasLink journey.

Applications close: Wednesday 16th of April 2025

Essential criteria - Tertiary degree in Engineering or a related technical qualifications - 5-10 years of relevant experience Desirable criteria - Advanced degree desirable