Head of Airworthiness and Continuing Airworthiness Manager

About the role

The Head of Airworthiness and Continuing Airworthiness Manager will lead Metrea Australia's airworthiness and maintenance control functions, ensuring all aircraft meet CASA requirements and are safely maintained. This senior position reports directly to the Head of Special Air Missions Australia and acts as the principal advisor on technical risk and reliability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the organisation’s maintenance control system and ensure compliance with CASA Part 42 regulations.
• Oversee continuing airworthiness management, including monitoring aircraft status, defect handling, and technical record accuracy.
• Manage maintenance programmes, contractor arrangements and ensure mandatory inspections are completed on schedule.
• Participate in the Safety Management System, identifying and mitigating technical and maintenance‑related risks.

Required profile

• Holder of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME/LAME) licence or equivalent aviation engineering qualification.
• Extensive experience in aircraft maintenance or airworthiness management within a commercial aviation environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CASR Part 42, CAMO obligations and technical record systems.
• Ability to satisfy CASA suitability requirements for a post‑holder role.

Required skills

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and maintenance planning systems.
• Technical records management and compliance with Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
• Safety Management Systems, Quality Management and Risk Management.
• Lead Auditor qualification and Human Factors training.