Title:  Defence Aviation Airworthiness Specialist

QinetiQ employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.
 

We currently have an immediate requirement for an experienced Defence Aviation Airworthiness Specialist to support the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA). Supporting the Directorate of Initial Airworthiness (DIA) and Directorate of Continuing Airworthiness (DCA) this role will see you being the subject matter expert and authority for:

• DASR 21 Military Type-Certificate Holders (MTCHs), Design and Production Organisation Approvals.
• DASR M Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs).
• DASR 145 Maintenance Organisations (MOs).
• DASR 147 Maintenance Training Organisations (MTOs).
• DASR 66 Military Aircraft Maintenance Licences (MAMLs).

You will also assist with the development of related policies, procedures, and promotional material

To be successful in this role you will need:

• To have demonstrated experience in applying initial and continuing airworthiness regulations.
• Strong knowledge of Defence aviation structures, including MTCH, Design, Production, and CAMO organisations.
• Understanding of type-certification concepts, ORs (Operational Requirements), ADs (Airworthiness Directives), MELs, AMPs, and MAMLs.
• Proven experience with aviation Safety Management Systems and Quality Management Systems.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• A Tertiary qualification in Engineering.
• Experience from a military aviation environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a critical contribution to Defence aviation safety and regulation.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold a minimum of a Baseline Australian Defence security clearance.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Ruth Harrison – Talent Acquisition Specialist via email; rlharrison@qinetiq.com.au

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career.   You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual Professional development allowance
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

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As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people. 

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.