Airworthiness and Maintenance Control Officer

• Support the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the RFDS aircraft fleet
• Coordinate aircraft maintenance, technical records and defect management activities
• Darwin-based aviation role supporting essential aeromedical operations across the Northern Territory
  

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)

We are one of Australia’s most trusted and respected health and aeromedical service providers, delivering essential care to people across remote, rural and regional communities throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory.

As part of our ongoing strategic and operational activities within the Northern Territory, we are focused on strengthening our workforce and enhancing capability across the region. Our five-year Strategic Plan prioritises building innovative, responsive and better-connected services that improve health and wellbeing outcomes for all Australians.

You can watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at rfdsnt.com.au

Our values of Care, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation guide how we work, ensuring we deliver the highest standard of service and continue to improve outcomes for the communities we serve.

About this Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Airworthiness and Maintenance Control Officer to support the Head of Aircraft Airworthiness and Maintenance Control in coordinating aircraft airworthiness and maintenance activities across the RFDS Central Operations fleet.

Based in Darwin, you will assist with maintenance planning, aircraft technical records, defect management and reliability activities. You will work closely with engineering personnel, maintenance providers and operational teams to support the continued safety, compliance and availability of the RFDS fleet.

This is an opportunity to apply your aviation maintenance knowledge in a safety-critical environment while contributing to essential aeromedical services across the Northern Territory.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate aircraft maintenance, defect management and airworthiness activities supporting fleet safety and availability.
• Work with the Head of Aircraft Airworthiness and Maintenance Control to identify and address aircraft airworthiness matters.
• Liaise with engineering personnel, maintenance providers and operational stakeholders to support maintenance outcomes
• Administer aircraft and component technical records using the WinAir Maintenance Control system.
• Compile scheduled maintenance work packs and process completed work packages.
• Review maintenance documentation to ensure information is accurate, complete and correctly certified.
• Process aircraft defects and monitor their status through to resolution.
• Prepare Maintenance Release documentation for certification by the coordinating LAME.
• Maintain aircraft logbooks, component records and technical record filing systems.
• Monitor and validate aircraft hours, cycles and other information used to schedule maintenance.
• Audit completed work packages to confirm planned maintenance requirements have been carried out.
• Assist with maintenance planning and the preparation of routine engineering reports.
• Monitor Northern Territory fleet defects and provide updates on recurring issues, trends and corrective actions.
• Assist with fleet reliability activities and investigations into significant or recurring defects.
• Support Airworthiness and Maintenance Control activities across other RFDS Central Operations bases when required.
• Promote compliance with CASA requirements, organisational procedures and aviation safety standards
  

About You

You will have experience within an aircraft maintenance or maintenance control environment, along with a sound understanding of relevant CASA regulatory requirements. You will be comfortable working with detailed technical records, managing competing priorities and ensuring maintenance documentation is accurate and complete.

You will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative aviation team.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in aircraft maintenance, maintenance control or a related aviation environment.
• Experience supporting aircraft reliability or defect management activities.
• A sound understanding of relevant CASA regulatory requirements.
• Strong technical records administration and document control skills.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail when working with aircraft maintenance records.
• The ability to build effective relationships with engineering, operational and maintenance stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Adobe software.
• A proactive approach, personal initiative and commitment to high professional standards.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.

Knowledge of WinAir Maintenance Control Software, previous experience in a similar role and a CASA Aviation Reference Number will be highly regarded

Our Benefits

As part of our team, you will be supported to achieve your best while contributing to meaningful work that makes a real difference.

We offer:

• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,899 + $2,650 meal & entertainment)
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and recognition programs
• Learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive onboarding program

Further Information

To access the position description, please click here. 

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Colin Campbell (Head of Aircraft Airworthiness and Maintenance Control) on 0417 722 301

For recruitment enquiries, please contact Jo Graham (Senior Recruiter - TEMRS) 0428 679 511

Applications close at 11.59PM on 22nd November 2026

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply 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.