Responsible for the safe and efficient allocation of McDermott Aviation production, maintenance and operating assets, and the coordination of daily operational activities. The Engineering Base Manager will provide a single point of coordination between McDermott Aviation Maintenance and Operational teams and stakeholders, and is required to lead, manage, and motivate operations, maintenance, and safety personnel at McDermott Aviation's facilities.
About Us
McDermott Aviation is a global Heli-Aviation company, with operations spanning across Australia, Europe, and the USA, delivering specialist aviation services across firefighting, emergency response, aerial construction, and commercial operations. With a reputation for safety, reliability, and innovation, we operate a diverse fleet and support teams across Australia and internationally.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day running of our Sunshine Coast Airport base
- Leads, mentors, and develops base personnel, fostering a high-performance culture and professional growth
- Provides strategic leadership and vision for McDermott Aviation manufacturing and maintenance operations
- Develops and fosters safe operations in accordance with McDermott Aviation strategic objectives, policies and procedures
- Maintains ongoing communication regarding aircraft production issues, crew availability and operational limitations
- Ensures employees are compliant with CASA and FAA regulations, manufacturer manuals and McDermott Aviation operations manuals
- Oversees regular audits of base personnel, facilities, assets, and equipment for CASA and FAA compliance
- Provides subject matter expertise and advice on procurement of aircraft and aviation equipment
- Oversees and contributes to the McDermott Aviation safety management system
- Ensures resourcing requirements are identified for effective service delivery
- Ensures quality and safety management systems such as audits, investigations and corrective actions are completed in accordance with CASA and FAA requirements
- Ensures compliance with the McDermott Aviation Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)
Qualifications
- Engineering qualifications / licences
- Valid drivers licence
- Ability to obtain and maintain an aviation security clearance
- Ability to maintain an airside driver's authority
Experience and Knowledge
- Extensive management experience in a commercial or government aviation organisation, preferably with maintenance and maintenance planning experience
- Extensive knowledge of CASA and/or FAA regulations and contemporary safety management principles in an aviation production and/or maintenance facility
- Experience leading and supervising staff in an aviation production and/or maintenance facility
- Experience managing and monitoring financial resources in an aviation environment, including procurement, operational and maintenance costs, and financial reporting/forecasting
- Demonstrated proficiency in assessing and monitoring factors to maintain safe aviation operations
- Broad understanding of the aviation regulatory environment relative to rotary wing aircraft maintenance
- Broad technical understanding of maintenance procedures for aircraft owned and operated by McDermott Aviation
- Strong organisational and problem-solving knowledge
- Locations
- Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Timezones
- Worldwide
- Education
- professional certificate