Engineering Quality Coordinator - Nt

• Competitive remuneration + salary packaging
• Permanent full-time position
• Darwin location

CareFlight is an Australian “for purpose” aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australia’s most trusted Brands. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose.

Proudly a 2023 HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice, we operate across Australia, with major base locations in NSW, and the NT. Our specially trained doctors, nurses, paramedics and aircrew use helicopters, turbo prop aircraft, aeromedical jets and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500 patients each year. We also deploy medical professionals and aircraft in support of defence, government and commercial contracts, and energy and resource sector sites.

The role

Reporting into the Engineering Quality Manager, this role will support and maintain the Engineering Quality Management System, actively drive continual improvement, and promote high standards and compliance within the Engineering department. Key responsibilities include:

• Perform scheduled internal audits of aircraft maintenance and airworthiness procedures and ensure findings are rectified within an accepted timescale.
• Investigate, report, and resolve non-conformances identified through audit processes and incident investigations.
• Maintain and review procedures, manuals, records, and other documentation as required.
• Assist in the review of quality related safety events as required.
• Evaluate Suppliers and maintain the Supplier Register.
• Monitor the organisation’s procedures and standard practices and ensure they are compliant with the current regulations.
• Define the Human Factors principles to be implemented within Engineering.

About you

To be successful, the Engineering Quality Coordinator will have a good understanding of Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations that apply to aircraft maintenance and airworthiness requirements and will promote a safe and positive work ethic and culture.

Critical to this position is your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated report writing capabilities. You will also be expected to effectively manage competing priorities whilst following procedures and meeting deadlines, with high attention to detail. You are excited to work in a high performing team and roll up your sleeves to achieve success and help save lives across Australia.

You will be proficient with all Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook, are able to work independently and will come with a flexible approach to work, to match CareFlight’s operational requirements.  

The following will be highly regarded:

• Aviation industry experience.
• Qualifications in auditing.
• Knowledge of CASA regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Maintenance Human Factors.
• Experience using the Aerotrack database and Air Maestro

How to apply

If you would like to be part of our team, you can apply by visiting the CareFlight website https://careflight.org/about/careers/.  Please ensure you attach a current resume and covering letter that addresses the role’s essential criteria.  Applications for this opportunity will close on Wednesday,31 January 2024 (6pm ACST).

CareFlight values diversity in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

All employees must comply with CareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing.

Criminal Record and Working With Children Checks also apply.