Skytek Pty Ltd (associated entity of Aerlink Pty Ltd) is a leading maintenance and repair organisation (MRO), specialising in fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Our heavy maintenance facility is based in Cairns, North Queensland where an exciting opportunity now exists for a highly motivated and organised individual to become an integral part of our team as the Engineering Manager – Fixed Wing.
Reporting to the Accountable Manager the Engineering Manager, is responsible for management of Fixed Wing Engineering Department.
Job responsibilities include
* Liaise with the Regulator for matters which the RM is responsible for under the MOE.
* Provide direction and guidance to maintenance personnel to ensure management of all day-to-day maintenance activities are conducted appropriately by the company
* Ensure the maintenance personnel are rostered in a manner conducive to the manpower plan and in line with current fatigue rules.
* Ensure the working environment is appropriate for the tasks being undertaken, including facility management/maintenance
* Ensure effective management support to Technical Services
* Ensure there is adequate storage facilities – tools, equipment and materials
* Ensure there are sufficient competent personnel to plan, perform, supervise, inspect and certify the work being performed
* Project Manage all approved maintenance checks, with engineering team
* Ensure there are tools, equipment and materials to perform the planned tasks and that those tools and equipment is serviceable and fit for purpose,
* Demonstrate that all maintenance is correctly certified for and that records of maintenance carried out are retained safely and securely for the statutory period.
* Ensure that the organisations procedure and standards are complied with when carrying out maintenance
* Ensure the quality of workmanship in the final product is to a standard acceptable to the organisation and CASA
* Ensure the competency of all personnel and manage this through the companies training program with QAS as per MOE instructions
* Liaise with the Project Manager, Customers and CEO for quoting requirements for line maintenance jobs.
* Responsible for quoting of all new projects in relation to the role as per the Company processes.
* Respond to all quality deficiencies raised internally or externally through the companies audit process
* Conduct staff performance reviews
* Conduct toolbox and team meetings as required
* Participate the various company meetings as required
* Maintain a working knowledge of the Part 145 MOS and the exposition to ensure that the AMO complies with its requirements within its exposition, approval rating and CASR 1998
* Promote the company's safety management system along with having an understanding of the application of human factors and performance issues appropriate to the Engineering Departments
* Support the CEO in achievement of goals set out for Skytek under the Air Navigator Group policies, processes and performance measures
* Customer focus and engagement
What will help you succeed
* Management Experience in an aviation maintenance environment or similar
* Qualification such as an Advanced Diploma of Aviation Management (avionics or mechanical) or
* Selected units of competency that form that qualification may be suitable
* Working Knowledge of CASA Part 42, 145 and CAR 30, and
* Have an Aircraft Engineering Licence similar in discipline to the Fixed Wing aircraft
* A related allied trade qualification and experience of minimum 5 years in a similar management type role
* Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please submit your application by 8th January, 2026