Airworthiness and Maintenance Control Officer

About the role

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is seeking an experienced Airworthiness and Maintenance Control Officer based in Darwin to support the Head of Aircraft Airworthiness and Maintenance Control. The role coordinates aircraft airworthiness and maintenance activities across the RFDS Central Operations fleet, assisting with maintenance planning, technical records, defect management and reliability activities. It works closely with engineering personnel, maintenance providers and operational teams to keep the fleet safe, compliant and available.

Key responsibilities

• 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 airworthiness matters
• Liaise with engineering personnel, maintenance providers and operational stakeholders
• 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 for accuracy, completeness and correct certification
• Process aircraft defects and monitor them 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 scheduling information
• Audit completed work packages and assist with maintenance planning and engineering reports
• Monitor NT fleet defects, support reliability activities and investigations, and support other RFDS Central Operations bases when required
• Promote compliance with CASA requirements, organisational procedures and aviation safety standards

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in aircraft maintenance, maintenance control or a related aviation environment
• Experience supporting aircraft reliability or defect management activities
• Sound understanding of relevant CASA regulatory requirements
• Strong technical records administration and document control skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships with engineering, operational and maintenance stakeholders
• Proactive, independent worker committed to high professional standards

Required skills

• Knowledge of WinAir Maintenance Control software (highly regarded)
• Previous experience in a similar role (highly regarded)
• CASA Aviation Reference Number (highly regarded)
• Microsoft Office and Adobe software

What we offer

• Salary packaging options (up to $15,899 plus $2,650 meal and entertainment)
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program, reward and recognition programs
• Learning and development opportunities and comprehensive onboarding