Quality and Safety Manager :

• Permanent full time position  ;
• Supportive team environment ;
• Role based at Brisbane Hangar.

The Role :

As a Quality and Safety Manager your role will be accountable for quality and safety leadership and direction within the aircraft maintenance organisation through the administration of various quality and safety programs in addition to holding the nominated key appointments under the CASA Part 145 regulations..

The position is based at the Brisbane Hangar and, you will work closely with the Head of Aircraft Maintenance.

As a Quality and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for :

• Ensure the company is in compliance with Part 145 and report all quality and compliance issues ;
• Ensuring Quality and Safety Auditors are independent to the function, procedure or products being audited and have been trained as Lead Auditors ;
• Assisting and providing full cooperation with Auditors during audits and investigations ;
• Managing incident, accident investigations ;
• Developing and maintaining currency of all SMS related training programs in accordance with the SMS manual for delivery by the Training department ;
• Maintaining the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) ;
• Providing specialist technical advice on the Fatigue related matters to operational departments.

What you need to be successful :

• Relevant Engineering degree or experience in an Aircraft Maintenance environment ;
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage a variety of stakeholders ;
• Practical experience and expertise in the applications of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices ;
• Sound capability to research, problem solve and analyse performance ;
• Thorough understanding of the CASA and EASA airworthiness requirements.

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 :

For further information about the Quality and Safety Manager role, please refer to the position description.

 FORMATTED PD – Quality and Safety Manager – 6 April 2022.pdf

If you are ready for your next challenge and want to be a part of the Virgin Family, 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.