AH-64 Apache Maintenance Operations Manager
Are you an experienced leader looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an AH-64 Apache Maintenance Operations Manager. This is a unique opportunity to work on a high-profile project, leading a multidisciplinary team of employees and subcontractors delivering technical and logistical services to the 1 Aviation Regiment (1Avn) Operational Unit at RAAF Base Townsville.
The successful candidate will have experience in managing and leading teams of technical personnel, preferably in an aviation maintenance environment. You will be responsible for ensuring continued competence of all personnel engaged in maintenance by facilitating and conducting/overseeing the Commonwealth's training program as required. Additionally, you will need to ensure compliance of BDA personnel to BDA mandatory training requirements.
This role offers a competitive salary package and management incentive plan along with exceptional career development opportunities to help you grow. You will also have access to our employee assistance program for personal and professional support, plus receive a complimentary annual flu vaccination to keep you healthy. Other benefits include discounts on health insurance, travel, and accommodations, enhancing your lifestyle and savings.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees. If you are passionate about leadership, aviation maintenance, and customer satisfaction, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
About the Role
* Lead a multidisciplinary team of employees and subcontractors delivering technical and logistical services.
* Ensure continued competence of all personnel engaged in maintenance.
* Liaise and relationship manage with Defence stakeholders and external agencies.
Responsibilities:
* Lead with Excellence: Provide leadership and management to our Maintenance Team, driving exceptional performance and results.
* Collaborate for Success: Work closely with Boeing and ADF leadership to integrate efforts and deliver outstanding outcomes.
* Oversee Major Operations: Manage the deployment of Boeing personnel during customer deployments and exercises.
Requirements:
* Qualifications: Formal qualifications in either Aviation Maintenance, Engineering, Project Management or Technical Discipline.
* Skills:
o Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate between stakeholders of differing cultural backgrounds and experience.
o Business acumen to ensure prioritization and pragmatic deconfliction of stakeholder competing needs.
* Experience:
o Proven experience in managing and leading teams of technical personnel, preferably in an aviation maintenance environment.
o Demonstrated ability to balance customer and business priorities to meet required outcomes.
* Familiarity with ISO standards related to Quality Management Systems, Safety Management Systems, and Environmental Management Systems.
Security Clearance:
You will be required to successfully undergo the vetting process for a government security clearance (NV1) sponsored by BDA. Therefore, you must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and must have the ability to verify your background for your whole life i.e. birth to present time.