Quality and Safety Manager

Position Summary

The Quality & Safety Manager is responsible for coordination and compliance of Quality and Safety activities across the regulatory authorities.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for location Quality Systems
• Responsible for location Aviation Safety Systems 
• Responsible for location WHS Systems
• Responsible for location Calibrated Tooling
• Conduct Investigations on location Quality & Safety & WHS Occurrence Reports
• Supporting the systems and processes that ensure compliance with all required CASA, EASA, FAA and other foreign regulatory approvals.
• Create an annual Audit plan 
• Conduct Internal & External Quality Audits; report on findings and monitor corrective actions. 
• Liaise as required with regulatory authorities on RBIH Australia Pty Ltd Certificate matters. 
• Support and provide training initiatives, manual update briefing and programs to location staff. 
• Liaise with Regulatory Authorities to ensure Audit / Approvals are kept up to date to the annual plan. 
• Conduct audit of products, processes and management systems. 
• Conduct Audits of Quality Suppliers 
• Oversee compliance against Company Manuals and Regulatory requirements. 
• Monitor Regulatory (aviation & business) approvals/renewals 
• Carry out occurrence investigations for incidents relating to maintenance operations and report on findings as required. 
• Identify and investigate near misses. 
• Utilise company reporting system / data base (Jet safe) to capture and follow up on hazard, occurrence and audits 
• Make recommendation for implementation of preventive actions and process improvements. 
• Manage and maintain “Approved Suppliers” list 
• Monitor advice from regulating authorities not limited to Safety Bulletins and Airworthy Directives.

Main Responsibilities Cont.

• Conduct occurrence investigations and timely actions reporting into the Quality & Safety Management System. 
• Facilitate as required, Regulatory, Customer and Third party audits. 
• Signatory for the maintenance of current procedure for compliance with Regulatory and Company requirements. 
• Signatory on competence for Company authorisation for inspection and quality functions. 
• Actively support and participate in the Company core values and policies and continuous improvement strategies. 
• Enhance the relationship with regulatory authorities 
• Monitor trends in the ongoing changes to regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Aviation industry as an AME, Licensed Engineer or Aviation Degree qualified.  
• Knowledge and experience with CASA, EASA and other NAA regulations (Specifically CASA part 145) 
• Trained and experienced Quality Auditor. 
• Knowledge of Safety and Risk Management systems and policies.  
• Knowledge of OH&S and Environment requirements. (OHS qualified) 
• Trained in Safety Investigations 
• Experience in a Customer Focused Work environment 
• Effective communication including excellent written and verbal skills 
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Suite & Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems.

How to Apply?

Your application must consist of the following:

• A cover letter (1-2 pages max) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role; and
• A copy of your updated resume/CV.

Why RBI Hawker Australia?

• A competitive remuneration package qualification dependent*
• Training and Development opportunities.
• New facilities coupled with the newest of tools, equipment and technologies.
• National and Global opportunities.
• Annual Flu Vaccination program
• Employee Assistance Program - LifeWorks
• Free onsite parking.
• Positive and supportive working environment
• You are not just a number