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National Jet Express acts as a critical link in the energy and resources sector, providing fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) services in support of mining, oil, and gas projects throughout Australia. We provide flexible, bespoke charter flights with a full range of service options to Australia’s city centers and regional destinations. We have been investing in the future of FIFO by progressively renewing our fleet with modern aircraft that provide greater flexibility of rosters, suitability for regional aerodromes, increased reliability, and low carbon emissions.
About the role
Our Adelaide engineering team is looking for a Production Manager to support our Maintenance Engineering operation on a Full-time basis.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Oversite and working in the Base Maintenance Production Office, duties include but are not limited to:
- Manage and supervise NJE production planning cell and staff. Provide leadership.
- Build planning and production control strategies for NJE and customer aircraft profiles.
- Measure and track MRO production and financial performance of Base Maintenance activities.
- Develop and submit cost estimates of customer aircraft work scopes.
- Liaise with customers and third parties and on progress and deliverables.
- Develop and train production planning staff. Build redundancy into the Production planning cell to accommodate leave and succession planning.
- Prepare work packages for Aeronautical product, Line and Base Maintenance events in accordance with published procedures to support maintenance personnel in performance of maintenance tasks.
- Review and update Ramco as required to ensure data associated with Base Maintenance events is current.
- Be responsible for administration functions of the Base Maintenance production office in accordance with the MOE and Procedures Manuals (PM).
- Produce reports and liaise with Production Supervisors and the Maintenance Manager to manage the status and efficiency of Base Maintenance events.
- Be responsible for the standard and quality of completed documentation, records, and record systems.
- Review completed Work Packages ensuring completed maintenance task cards have been collated, completed, and processed.
- Maintain applicable Base maintenance production registers and records when issuing documentation.
- Maintain all records ensuring security in accordance with NJE Policy and procedural requirements.
- Ensure compliance with Engineering policy and procedures.
- Assist with all Aeronautical product, Base Maintenance and line maintenance planning, coordination & managing the workload of Base Maintenance events.
- Perform any other production office administrative duties as required.
- Perform any other duties as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
The position reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience (Essential and Desirable)
- Previous Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Airworthiness, or production type maintenance planning experience.
- Sound demonstrated understanding of CASA Part 145 Regulatory requirements.
- Previous experience in an aircraft heavy maintenance production environment.
- Ability to undergo and pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test.
Personal Skills / Abilities (Essential and Desirable)
- Proactive, driven, and assertive.
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all stakeholders.
- Ability to lead a motivated Production Planning team.
- Strong organisation and time management skills.
What we can offer you
- REX Group Staff Travel Benefits
- As a part of the REX group of companies, staff discounts and privileges apply, including Health Clubs and Hotels.
- A company that values every employee offering professional growth
How to apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an updated resume outlining your experience relevant to the role. Our recruitment team will review applications, and should you be shortlisted, we will contact you.
