About the Company
Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. Metrea is actively building its presence in Australia as part of a deliberate, globally coordinated expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. Our Asia-Pacific Market Group, headquartered in Brisbane with an additional office in Perth, is the enterprise's dedicated regional interface — connecting Australia's national security community with Metrea's full suite of capabilities across three core domains: Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Digital & Synthetic.
Special Aviation Missions (Australia - AUS) Group (SAM) is one of two Groups responsible for developing and delivering Metrea's Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Aerial Firefighting (AFF) and Special Mobility capabilities. SAM (AUS) oversees the integration of new mission systems, ensuring operational readiness across specialised aviation operations in and from Australia.
About the Role
The Head of Airworthiness and Maintenance Control is responsible for the safe, effective and compliant management of the organisation's aircraft airworthiness and maintenance control systems. The role ensures that all aircraft operated by the organisation meet applicable CASA airworthiness requirements and are maintained in accordance with approved maintenance programs, regulatory requirements, manufacturer instructions, and company procedures.
The HAAMC provides strategic leadership and oversight of continuing airworthiness activities, maintenance planning, defect management, maintenance contracting arrangements, technical records, and regulatory compliance. The position serves as the principal advisor to the Head of SAM Australia on aircraft airworthiness, maintenance performance, reliability, and technical risk. The HAAMC works closely with the nominated key persons and CASA to ensure the continued safety and serviceability of the fleet.
Key Responsibilities
- Airworthiness Management: Ensure the continuing airworthiness of all aircraft operated by the organization including establishing and maintaining systems to monitor aircraft airworthiness status. Ensure compliance with all CASA airworthiness requirements, directives, and regulatory obligations.
- Maintenance Control: Develop, implement and maintain the organization's maintenance control system and ensure maintenance completion against operational requirements and regulatory obligations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with CASA regulations, Aircraft flight manuals and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness and approved maintenance programs.
- Technical Records Management: Ensure complete, accurate and current aircraft technical records are maintained.
- Maintenance Program Oversight: Develop and maintain aircraft maintenance programs including review of manufacturer recommendations and regulatory changes.
- Safety Management: Participate actively in the organization's Safety Management System, including identifying, assessing and mitigating technical and maintenance-related risks. Promote a positive safety culture throughout maintenance and operational departments.
Essential Requirements
- Holds an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME/LAME) licence or possesses equivalent aviation engineering qualifications relevant to the aircraft operated.
- Demonstrated knowledge of CASA Civil Aviation Regulations, particularly continuing airworthiness and maintenance management requirements.
- Extensive experience in aircraft maintenance or airworthiness management within a commercial aviation environment.
- Experience managing maintenance programs and maintenance organisations, and/or contractors.
- Comprehensive understanding of aircraft maintenance planning systems and technical record systems.
- Thorough knowledge of aircraft manufacturer's maintenance requirements and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA).
- Ability to successfully satisfy CASA suitability requirements for post holder role.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree in Aviation, Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Formal qualifications in Safety Management Systems, Quality Management, or Risk Management.
- Lead Auditor qualification. Human Factors training. Project management qualifications or experience.
- Experience across multiple aircraft types and operations.
- Previous experience as a CASA-approved key personnel or nominated person.
Benefits/What We Offer
- Private Health Insurance
- Generous PTO
- Annual incentive plan
- Paid parental leave
- Life and disability insurance
- Income Protection Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Novated Car Leasing
How to Apply
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make hiring decisions based on capability, potential and alignment with our values. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.