About the Company
Since 1996, Tasman Cargo Airlines has been a trusted name in Australian cargo aviation, connecting key supply chain routes across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia, with a strong safety culture and collaborative mindset.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Airworthiness leads the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) and provides strategic leadership across the Engineering function, ensuring continued airworthiness of the fleet and compliance with CASA regulatory requirements, company exposition standards and industry best practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the principal CASA liaison for continuing airworthiness matters
- Maintain airworthiness policies, procedures and standards; advise the Accountable Manager and Executive Leadership on regulatory and operational risk
- Lead and develop the Engineering function, mentoring direct reports and key engineering personnel
- Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling and resource allocation
- Ensure compliance with Airworthiness Directives, Mandatory Service Bulletins and mandatory ICA requirements
- Maintain an effective Approved Maintenance Program and Reliability Program
- Lead quality and compliance initiatives, supporting internal and external audits and corrective action programs
- Champion Safety Management System (SMS) principles
- Manage contracted maintenance providers and engineering service providers
Essential Requirements
- Eligible to apply for a CASA Key Personnel position as Continuing Airworthiness Manager under CASR Part 42 MOS
- Relevant aircraft maintenance engineering qualifications and/or CASA Aircraft Maintenance Licence
- Extensive leadership experience within airline or aviation engineering environments
- Comprehensive knowledge of CASR Part 42, Part 145, Part 21 and related Manual of Standards
- Demonstrated experience with SMS, quality assurance and human factors programs
- Full Australian working rights; eligible for required aviation security clearances and airport access permits
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Benefits
- Generous executive incentive schemes and bonuses
- Up to 50% study support for professional development
- $1,500 annual wellness benefit
- Access to experienced aviation professionals and industry networks
How to Apply
Applications close 31 August 2026 and will be reviewed as received.