Conformance Specialist - Safety

Conformance Specialist - Safety

• Permanent full-time position with flexible working options
• Gain experience within a dynamic team
• Based at the Brisbane Airport Virgin Australia Hangar

The Role:

As a Safety Conformance Specialist, you will play a pivotal role to undertake ongoing oversight and investigation as per the Safety Management System for Engineering, Operations (VAA CAMO CASR Part 42 AMO Part 145). You will be responsible for the review and investigation of any conformance breaches of company policies and procedures as reported through our eReporting system, (Intelex) and per the CASA Regulations and Company Procedures.

The position is based at our Brisbane Airport at the Virgin Australia Hangar on Pandanus Avenue and, you will work closely with the Quality and Safety team reporting to the Q&S Conformance Leader

As a Conformance Specialist - Safety, you will be responsible for:

• Participating in the SMS and SeMS by identifying and reporting hazards to the operation.
• Challenging unsafe behaviour in others and participate in consultation of WHS matters.
• Oversight audit/investigation findings and corrective/preventative action process via our safety system and filed accordingly for audit purposes.
• Actioning internal and external reviews and investigations on time in accordance with SSM1 and relevant work instructions.
• Working on a program which independently audits the conformance with Part 42/145 of the CASR 1998 and associated manual of standards and expositions.
• The reporting of critical safety related matters to the relevant leaders to ensure they are kept briefed on any issues that require immediate attention or escalation in both regulatory and business sense.
• Collaborating with cross functional teams either within the Operations or across other cross functional Safety or Quality team members within the business.

What you need to be successful:

• Experience in Operations investigations in the RPT aviation environment with the ability to determine the root cause(s) of the deficiencies discovered.
• Strong practical experience and expertise in the applications of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• Hold or have held an accreditation as an ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Lead Auditor would be desirable but not essential.
• Working knowledge of TRAX, Intelex and highly competent in the Microsoft Office Suite. (Preferred)
• Broad aviation experience in airline operational procedures development and review.
• Strong self-motivation and be able to work autonomously
• Demonstrated ability to critically review and write reports for all levels of management.
• Strong knowledge of all elements of the CASR and MOE (42/145/91), maintenance programs and overall servicing and maintenance of aircraft.

What you’ll get from us:

• Great fares – domestic and international travel benefits for you, your family and your friends.
• Industry discounts – lounge membership, hotels, travel insurance, car hire, tours, and retail – you name it, we have a deal for it.
• Health and wellbeing – access to discounted fitness programs.
• Corporate health insurance – multiple offers across multiple partners to suit your individual lifestyle.
• Diverse career paths and career development.

About Virgin Australia Group

Virgin Australia Group is now embarking on an exciting new chapter in the next stage of our journey. In September 2020, US private equity firm Bain Capital acquired Virgin Australia in a $3.5 billion deal. The airline has now re-launched as a mid-market carrier with a renewed focus on small and medium sized businesses, price-sensitive corporates and premium leisure travellers. and holiday makers.

Virgin Australia has been working on a plan to set itself up for future success. The Group has worked to ramp up flying, simplified its organisational structure, confirmed plans for 25 new 737 aircraft to renew and grow the fleet, and signalled deeper investment in technology and customer experience.

Virgin Australia Group prides itself on recruiting the right people to meet the challenges ahead. No matter their role – our employees share an enormous amount of passion for our guests and ambition to be the most loved airline in Australia.

Next Steps

If you are ready for your next challenge and want to be a part of the Safety Assurance Team, then we encourage you to submit your application now!

COVID-19 has kept us grounded for far too long. But we can’t ignore the impact it’s having, and will continue to have, in our industry.

At Virgin Australia, the safety and security of our people, guests and operations come first. Always. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive ‘Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Policy’.

In a nutshell, to work with us, you’ll need to comply with our (and the airport’s) rules and regulations. And be fully vaxxed.