About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia & Northern Territory

Australia’s most reputable charity, the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia & Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT) provides 24-hour emergency, aeromedical and primary health care services to those who live, work, and travel in rural and remote Australia.

Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS SA/NT exists to support happier and healthier Australians no matter where they live, work, or play.  Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive, and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.

Watch stories about our people, patients, and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au 

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Aircraft Airworthiness & Maintenance Control (HAAMC), you will provide high-level support in the oversight and management of the continuing airworthiness of RFDS SA/NT’s fleet of 32 aircraft operating throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory.The role is responsible for ensuring aircraft airworthiness is maintained in accordance with CASA regulatory requirements, approved maintenance programs, and organisational policies. This includes monitoring compliance with maintenance schedules, Airworthiness Directives, mandatory inspections, defect management processes, maintenance records, and continuing airworthiness requirements for the PC-12, PC-24 and Cessna Caravan C208B fleets.You will play a key role in overseeing the organisation’s airworthiness management system, administering the aircraft reliability program, monitoring fleet reliability and performance trends, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance, governance, and airworthiness outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for aviation regulation, continuing airworthiness management, and the development of robust processes that support safe and compliant aircraft operations.

We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.

About You

You have: 

• A Good Working Knowledge of Aircraft reliability to enable you to take the lead with the current aircraft reliability program.
• Proven experience in the aviation industry in relation to aircraft maintenance and maintenance control.
• A good understanding of relevant CASA regulatory requirements.
• Prior experience in a similar role is highly advantageous.
  
  

Our Benefits

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS SA/NT offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

In addition, we also offer:

• Generous salary packaging options to help reduce your taxable income ($15,899 + $2,650 for meals and entertainment)
• Reward and Recognition program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters.
• Learning management system
  

Further Information

To access the Position Description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process or the position, please e-mail peopleandculture@flyingdoctor.net

Applications close at 11:59pm on 22nd July 2026

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

The RFDS SA/NT has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.