Manager, Aircraft Maintenance

Job Description

About the Company The client is a leading domestic operator providing both passenger and charter solutions in Papua New Guinea. Role Overview The Manager, Aircraft Maintenance reports to the General Manager MRO and is responsible for overseeing maintenance activities, managing a team of maintenance professionals and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies. This is a full-time position with accommodation, flights and transport provided at base. Key Responsibilities Provide recommendations, guidance and expert advice in the specialised field to the General Manager MRO. Assist in identifying business risks and opportunities relating to engineering functions, recommending appropriate actions and implementing strategies where applicable. Oversee all maintenance activities for the aircraft fleet, ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines, regulatory requirements and company policies. Develop, implement and monitor maintenance schedules. Conduct regular audits and inspections of maintenance procedures and practices to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. Implement all procedures, maintenance activity and defect rectifications, ensuring they are carried out in accordance with the standards in the Part 145 Exposition. Collaborate with CAMG, Flight Operations, MRO Stores, MRO Production Planning and other departments to ensure seamless integration of maintenance activities. Monitor KPIs and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of engineering operations and drive performance improvement. Assist in reviewing new aircraft specifications, determining induction strategies and facilitating personnel requirements. Licences & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or a related field. Valid Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) licence or equivalent certification. Experience At least 10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, including a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity. What We Offer Full-time position with accommodation, flights and transport provided at base. Additional Information Apply now with your latest up-to-date CV. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Requirements

• Provide recommendations, guidance and expert advice in the specialised field to the General Manager MRO.
• Assist in identifying business risks and opportunities relating to engineering functions, recommending appropriate actions and implementing strategies where applicable.
• Oversee all maintenance activities for the aircraft fleet, ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines, regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Develop, implement and monitor maintenance schedules.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of maintenance procedures and practices to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Implement all procedures, maintenance activity and defect rectifications, ensuring they are carried out in accordance with the standards in the Part 145 Exposition.
• Collaborate with CAMG, Flight Operations, MRO Stores, MRO Production Planning and other departments to ensure seamless integration of maintenance activities.
• Monitor KPIs and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of engineering operations and drive performance improvement.
• Assist in reviewing new aircraft specifications, determining induction strategies and facilitating personnel requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or a related field.
• Valid Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) licence or equivalent certification.
• At least 10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, including a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Full-time position with accommodation, flights and transport provided at base.