About Hevilift
Hevilift is an established aviation operator in Papua New Guinea, providing
rotary-wing and fixed-wing charter services
across PNG.
We are seeking an experienced
Deputy Engineering Manager
to strengthen our engineering leadership team and work alongside the Engineering Manager.
The Role
This is a hands-on senior engineering leadership position focused on supporting secure, compliant and reliable aircraft operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Support and complement the Engineering Manager in the day-to-day leadership of the engineering function.
Support the Engineering Manager in the oversight and management of the Company's Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation.
Support the management of regulatory audits, surveillance activities, and findings raised by CASA PNG, CASA, and other regulatory authorities.
Assist in the development, review, and continuous improvement of engineering policies, procedures, and maintenance systems.
Provide senior technical and operational oversight of aircraft maintenance activities.
Coordinate engineering personnel, resources and maintenance priorities.
Provide leadership and guidance to LAMEs, AMEs and engineering personnel.
Support maintenance planning and resolution of technical and operational issues.
Maintain strong standards of
airworthiness, safety, quality and regulatory compliance
.
Support aircraft availability and operational requirements.
Work closely with Operations, Safety, Quality and other key functions.




Provide engineering management coverage and continuity as required.
About You
We are looking for an experienced aviation engineering leader with:
Extensive aircraft maintenance and engineering experience.
Previous senior engineering or maintenance management experience.
Previous Engineering or Maintenance Postholder experience highly desirable.
Relevant aircraft maintenance engineering qualifications and/or licences.
Solid knowledge of aviation regulatory, airworthiness, safety and quality requirements in a Part 145 environment.
Demonstrated experience leading engineering and maintenance teams.
Strong operational, technical and problem-solving capability.
A practical, collaborative and hands-on leadership style.
PNG, Pacific, remote or similar operational experience would be advantageous.
Touring Roster & Benefits
3 weeks on / 3 weeks off touring roster
Flights provided to and from PNG
Full accommodation, meals and laundry services provided for the duration of each tour
Apply
If you are an experienced aviation engineering leader, particularly someone who has previously held a
Postholder or equivalent senior engineering appointment
, and are looking for a challenging touring opportunity in PNG, we would like to hear from you.
Apply with your CV outlining your aircraft experience, licences and qualifications, previous Postholder appointments and engineering leadership experience.

📌 Deputy Engineering Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Hevilift Aviation PNG
📍 Brisbane