Head of Fixed Wing Engineering (Brisbane)

Head of Fixed Wing Engineering (Brisbane)

21 Oct
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Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty
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Brisbane

21 Oct

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty

Brisbane

About Toll Group At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge - big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post - www.tollgroup.com

Lead Engineering Excellence Across Australia's Critical Aviation Operations At Toll Aviation, we support some of Australia's most significant government, defence and emergency services missions. We are seeking an experienced and strategic aviation engineering leader to join our team as

Head of Fixed Wing Engineering .

This is a pivotal leadership role with ultimate accountability for fixed wing engineering operations, airworthiness, maintenance performance, compliance, safety and technical excellence across our fleet. You'll work closely with executive leadership, operational teams and key stakeholders to ensure our engineering capability supports both business objectives and customer requirements while maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety and regulatory compliance.

About the Role Reporting to the Vice President of Fixed Wing, the Head of Fixed Wing Engineering will provide strategic leadership and oversight of all fixed wing engineering and fleet management activities.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading all fixed wing engineering, maintenance and fleet management activities

Ensuring ongoing airworthiness, regulatory compliance and operational readiness across the fleet

Providing strategic direction for engineering capability,



systems and processes

Managing engineering resources, facilities, tooling, equipment and maintenance infrastructure

Ensuring appropriately trained, qualified and competent personnel are available across engineering functions

Driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency and operational performance

Overseeing engineering governance, risk management and compliance with CASA regulations and applicable standards

Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, regulators and service providers

Championing a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with workplace health, safety and environmental requirements

Leading, mentoring and developing high-performing engineering teams across multiple locations

About You You are a highly respected aviation engineering professional with a proven track record of leading engineering teams in complex operational environments.

To be successful, you will bring:

Essential

Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics or Mechanical), or equivalent qualifications suitable for an Accountable Manager role

Significant leadership experience within an aviation engineering or maintenance environment

Previous engineering experience supporting aircraft EMS operations





Strong knowledge of Australian civil aviation regulations and airworthiness requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical information for varied audiences

Desirable

CASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence

Extensive experience within EMS fixed wing and/or rotary wing operations

Engineering experience supporting King Air

and/or PC-24 aircraft

What We're Looking For We're seeking a leader who demonstrates:

Strategic thinking and strong commercial awareness

A safety-first mindset with a commitment to operational excellence

Strong leadership founded on humility, respect and accountability

The ability to mentor, develop and inspire technical teams

Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

A proactive, solutions-focused approach

High levels of organisation, resilience and adaptability

We're seeking a dynamic leader based in

Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne

who is excited to connect with people across our business. Regular travel will see you partnering with teams and stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes across our network.

What moves you? At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people brin

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