AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionYou've spent your career maintaining and certifying aircraft. Now help set the standard for how the entire maintenance operation performs.Northrop Grumman Australia has delivered Through-Life Support to the Royal Australian Air Force's Special Purpose Aircraft (SPA) capability at Fairbairn for more than two decades.We're now looking for an experienced aviation maintenance professional to step into a pivotal CASA Part145 Responsible Manager position supporting this unique capability.If you're an experienced LAME who has built strong technical and leadership credibility and you're considering your next career move beyond the tools, this is an opportunity to put that experience to work in a different way.You'll move from working within the maintenance system to helping lead the standards behind it.About the OpportunityThis isn't a conventional Maintenance Manager position, and it isn't an operational delivery role.Acting on behalf of the Accountable Manager, you'll provide independent maintenance governance and regulatory leadership across the SPA Maintenance Organisation, ensuring compliance with DASA/CASA Part 145 and the Maintenance Organisation Exposition.You'll influence how maintenance is planned, authorized, performed and continuously improved, using the technical judgement you've developed over your aviation career on a much broader scale.What You'll OwnAs Responsible Manager, you'll:Lead compliance with DASA/CASA Part 145 and the Maintenance Organisation ExpositionProvide independent oversight of maintenance standards, certification, approvals and authorisationsEnsure maintenance personnel remain appropriately competent,



trained and authorisedOversee production planning and ensure appropriate people, facilities, tooling, maintenance data and technical records are availableHold key accountabilities within the Aviation Safety Management SystemRespond to regulatory and quality findings and drive effective corrective actionWork with the Accountable Manager, Quality Manager, Aviation Safety Manager and operational leadershipEngage with DASA/CASA on regulatory mattersUse maintenance performance, audit and quality data to identify opportunities for improvementMaintain regulatory independence when operational priorities and maintenance requirements compete.About YouYou'll bring:5+ years' aviation maintenance experienceA Diploma-level aviation maintenance qualification, DASA/CASA licence, or four-year Bachelor of EngineeringThe ability to satisfy CASA Form 4 holder requirements.At least two years' experience within an approved aviation organisation operating under DASA, CASA, EMAR, EASA or another NMAA-acceptable frameworkStrong working knowledge of DASA/CASA regulations and Part 145Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to influence without relying on direct authorityThe ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security clearance of a NV1The ability to obtain and hold an ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card)Coming from commercial or business aviation? Don't count yourself out.Your career doesn't need to have been entirely in Defence.If you've been thinking about how to take the next step beyond the tools while keeping your career firmly connected to aviation maintenance, we'd particularly like to hear from you.What we OfferWe have built our benefits to help you define your possible.A fast paced and dynamic work environment to meet our high-profile program customer needs (No 2 days are the same!)The opportunity to work with some of the industry’s most advanced aircraft types.A culture of team success and shared vision.Professional Development – further education, leadership development, qualified industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online trainingPurchased annual leave – 2 weeksSalary packaging including novated car leasesGenerous paid parental leave – 18 WeeksVolunteer and enhanced Reservist LeaveHealth & Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance ProgramEveryone MattersDoing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our Second Innovate RAP ), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.We are proud to be WORK180 accredited – check us out!
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📌 Responsible Manager - SPA (Australia)
🏢 Northrop
📍 Australia