The Manager Safety & Quality MRO is responsible for overseeing the Safety and Quality Management Systems within the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Division. Reporting directly to the General Manager MRO, the successful candidate will play a key leadership role in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting continuous operational improvement.
Key responsibilities include conducting safety investigations and audits, managing hazard identification and risk assessments, maintaining safety and quality records, liaising with regulatory and operational stakeholders, and supporting the implementation of the company’s Safety Management Plan. The role also involves providing leadership and daily direction to safety investigators and quality inspectors while ensuring all MRO activities align with CASA regulations and company standards.
The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of safety procedures, support internal and external audit activities, and work closely with senior management to maintain industry best practices across the organization.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in aviation safety, compliance, and technical operations
- Strong background in Air Transport Operations and Aircraft Safety
- Proven experience in safety investigations, audits, and regulatory compliance
- Sound understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Quality Management Systems
- Ability to interpret and apply CASA regulations and operational standards
- Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multicultural operational environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
- Experience in developing procedures and improving operational systems will be highly regarded
Benefits
- Opportunity to join a dynamic and growing aviation organization
- Work within a professional aviation maintenance environment
- Leadership role with direct involvement in operational safety and quality strategy
- Exposure to industry best practices and regulatory engagement
- Collaborative and multicultural workplace environment
- Competitive remuneration package
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on aviation safety and operational excellence
Skills Required
- Extensive experience in aviation safety, compliance, and technical operations
- Strong background in Air Transport Operations and Aircraft Safety
- Proven experience in safety investigations, audits, and regulatory compliance
- Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills
- Sound understanding of Safety Management Systems and Quality Management Systems
What We Do
Pacific Aircrew Services is an aviation recruitment and staffing agency that assists airlines by providing experienced, professional contract aircrew services, covering recruitment from crew to management.
