Maintenance Watch Manager
Maintenance Watch Manager
Maintenance Watch Manager is responsible for the monitoring of maintenance in the Operations Control Centre (OCC)!
Classifications
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Permanent / Full Time
Key points
- Attractive Remuneration + Super + Not-for-profit tax-free benefits up to $18,550
- Opportunity to lead meaningful maintenance
- Purpose-driven business with an iconic history
Description
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is looking for an experienced, skilled, and committed Maintenance Watch Manager (MWM) to lead the engineering maintenance function within the Operations Control Centre (OCC).
This leadership role will ensure all maintenance due as determined by schedule or continuous improvement is carried out in organisational timelines and with operational safety assured. The MWM leads the maintenance watch team to report aircraft defects, communicate action plans, prioritise engineering activities and coordinate aircraft recovery to facilitate the availability of aircraft assets for the RFDS (Queensland Section).
The Maintenance Watch Manager is a Permanent Full-Time role based in Brisbane with travel to the other bases across QLD.
Key responsibilities
Key Maintenance Watch Manger responsibilities include:
- Lead the Maintenance Watch team to deliver a high level of service, supporting the strategic and commercial objectives of the organisation
- Collaborate with other OCC disciplines on planned tasking and highlight engineering operational impacts such as aircraft AOG, MEL items, planned maintenance, aircraft hours remaining etc.
- Provide advice to other OCC disciplines and pilots related to aircraft serviceability and airworthiness including MEL application and defect deferral
- Report on expected time aircraft is returned to the asset pool for network tasking when schedule is disrupted by technical disruptions and inspection requirements
- Obtain technical information and additional approvals to enable approved maintenance, repair or repatriation of aircraft to maintenance bases for rectification in permitted timeframes
- Investigate, report, and contribute to Maintaining KPI’s for Aircraft Technical availability
- Ensure the RFDS service delivery is compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements
- Perform other duties in the Part 42 organisation as required and directed by GM Airworthiness
- Regularly update OCC and GM Airworthiness on aircraft fleet serviceability status
To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following:
- Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft airworthiness and maintenance requirements as related to air transport aircraft and operations.
- Experience in applications of maintenance management software and demonstrated high levels of computer literacy.
- Strong understanding of CASA regulations
- Experience in performing aircraft maintenance in passenger or patient transport operations
- Proven ability to manage projects, coordinate resources and achieve outcomes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Previous supervisory experience managing staff
- Ability to work out of hours and shift work as rostered, currently Mon-Fri, Day and Afternoon shifts, with weekend on-call 1 in 3.
- Availability for travel to support RFDS operations QLD wide
- Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) Licence (B1 or B2)
- Licenced on type of aircraft operated by RFDS QLD (Beneficial)
- QLD Drivers Licence
- Competitive Salary + Super
- Salary packaging of $18, 550; increasing your take home pay
- Opportunity to be a part of the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service team
- Be an integral team member by supporting Queenslanders and making a real impact to healthcare in Queensland
- Work with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
- Comprehensive and supportive orientation program
- Employee Assistance Program Advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
- Private health insurance discounts
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, RFDS delivers extensive primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency service, from nine strategic bases to those who live, work and travel throughout Australia.
As a member of the team driving RFDS from behind the scenes, you’ll come to work knowing that your efforts are enabling our work in helping people in Queensland communities.
Interested?
This role will close on the 9th April 2024 however; shortlisting may commence before the end date so don’t delay in applying!
For further information regarding this role please contact RFDS Talent Acquisition, Lachlan Otto on 0408 520 532.
Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Please note: This role may be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, will be subject to criminal history and may be required to undergo a preemployment medical assessment. There may be a requirement to travel in QLD for this role and work out of hours maybe required to respond to unscheduled outages and major incidents affecting critical systems.
