The key duties of the position include:
The Role
The Assistant Technical Airworthiness Compliance Manager (ATACM) works within a small team to provide direct auditing and quality system support to the HQ 16 Avn Bde Technical Airworthiness Compliance Managers (TACM). Work undertaken by the ATACM, assures the ongoing sustainability of the 16th Aviation Brigade Maintenance Organisation certification under Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR) Part 145.
Primary tasks include, but are not limited to:
* Planning and conduct of scheduled and random audits and sampling to assure conformance.
* General and ongoing surveillance of the maintenance venue to further assure conformance to procedures and safety requirements.
* Assisting key maintenance staff regarding the development and continual improvement of internal procedures/processes.
Knowledge requirements include:
* Quality System principles, as related to aviation maintenance regulation, DASR 145, M and 66 compliance requirements, understanding of the Maintenance Organisation and exposition and associated instructions.
About our Team
The successful applicant will experience the satisfaction of working within a professional, dynamic and safety focused organisation, including exposure to highly technical aviation assets and interaction with highly trained maintenance and operational staff. The successful applicant will be working as part of the integrated aviation team, helping to assure ongoing airworthiness, compliance and safety within the aviation maintenance environment.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an individual with the following experience, training and attributes:
* Possessing relevant aviation technical experience in the aviation maintenance environment or similar discipline.
* Relevant qualifications and understanding relating to Quality System auditing requirements and principles.
* An ability to communicate effectively and interact with the internal workforce and key staff as may be required and as appropriate.
Eligibility
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1".
Getting to know the Department of Defence
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