Quality Manager (6 - 12 Month Contract)

About us

ASL Airlines Australia (Pionair) is Australia's leading independent freight charter and ACMI service provider. For over 21 years, we've delivered the highest standard of safe and professional air charter and ACMI services across the Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and the Pacific Islands. We operate an all jet fleet, including the brand new Embraer E190-E2, B737-800 and flexible passenger and cargo variants of the BAe146. We operate from bases in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne and Sydney. 

Tasks & responsibilities

The Quality Manager (QM) is responsible for quality management and compliance risks within the Pionair Part 42 Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO). The QM maintains direct and continuous interaction with the Continuing Airworthiness Manager (CAM) and the Pionair Safety, Quality and Compliance Manager, complementing the established Safety Management System (SMS). This position will be for a 6 - 12 Month fixed term contract.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold safety as a core value, encouraging a positive safety culture and promoting safety awareness amongst all levels within our organisation;
• Attain a comprehensive knowledge of the CAMO’s exposition;
• Possess a working knowledge of the regulations and standards applicable to continuing airworthiness of aircraft;
• Develop, coordinate and prioritise team resources to achieve our objective of compliant and safe operations;
• Focus on implementing, maintaining and managing the quality system of our continuing airworthiness management organisation (CAMO);
• Provide timely advice and assistance on quality and compliance matters to staff at all levels within our organisation;
• Ensure safety and quality audit findings are responded to in a timely manner and associated remedial and/or corrective actions are planned and managed;
• Develop, facilitate, and implement risk management activities and training requirements across the CAMO;
• Manage the safety, quality databases and safety risk register and produce periodic reports as required;
• Contribute to leadership of other Safety, Quality and Compliance team members and;
• Perform other duties as directed by the CAM or Safety, Quality & Compliance Manager.

Qualifications & experience

• The successful candidate will attain comprehensive knowledge of the CAMO’s exposition; 
• Possess a working knowledge of the regulations and standards applicable to continuing airworthiness of aircraft;
• Have successfully completed a course in quality management which is at least equivalent to the type of course required for a person to gain certification as a lead auditor;
• At least 2 years experience in quality management.
• Previous safety, quality and compliance experience with an airline
• Broad airline operational knowledge (e.g. flight operations, engineering, ground handling)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to relate to people at all levels, both internally and externally of our organisation
• Lead Auditor qualification highly desirable
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment highly desirable
• OHS/WHS qualification highly desirable

Benefits

• Internal opportunities available within the ASL Group. 
• Salary sacrificing and novated leasing options.
• Exclusive discounts on travel and accommodation.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) available
• Onsite training, development, and mentoring. 
• Commitment to a positive and inclusive work environment
• Competitive salary range depending on experience.
• Opportunity to be part of a highly skilled and dedicated team.
• Career growth and development opportunities within the organisation.
• Be part of a fast growing company and rapidly expanding company.