Become a vital part of Queensland Government Air (QGAir) and use your expertise and leadership to keep our aircraft mission-ready, safe and soaring to new heights. Join our specialist Airworthiness team as Responsible Manager, Technical Services, where you will lead the reliability, maintenance program oversight and configuration control of QGAir’s Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing fleet. In this critical role, you will ensure ongoing airworthiness and regulatory compliance, providing expert leadership and advice that directly supports frontline aviation operations across Queensland.

Job details

APPLY NOW! Join Queensland Government Air (QGAir) and take advantage of 12.75% superannuation and salary sacrifice up to $17,000 reportable fringe benefit amount.

Are you an experienced professional in the field of aircraft maintenance planning? Do you have a passion for managing data systems fostering best practice to achieve high standards of compliance? Join our esteemed Airworthiness team at QGAir and play a key role delivering outstanding government aviation services to the Queensland community.

About us:

Queensland Government Air forms part of the Queensland Police Service (QPS), Aviation Capability Group (ACG) and provides government aviation services specialising in both rotary and fixed wing operations in support of the QPS and our partner agencies in regular and emergency response operations across Queensland. Our commitment to safety, efficiency and innovation has established us as a leader in government aviation services.

The Role:

This is your opportunity to join QGAir's dynamic Airworthiness team, where you'll contribute to critical aviation operations that make a real difference to communities across Queensland.

We are seeking an experienced Responsible Manager, Technical Services tooversee the ongoing airworthiness, reliability and configuration control of QGAir's Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing aircraft. In this key role, you will manage aircraft maintenance and reliability programs, ensure compliance with CASA and Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) requirements and provide expert technical advice to support safe and effective aviation operations.

The successful candidate will maintain oversight of maintenance programs, airworthiness directives, modifications, aeronautical products and fleet configuration to ensure our fleet remains airworthy and regulatory obligations are met.

To be successful in this role, you must have the ability to attain and maintain CASA Form 4 Approval as a Responsible Manager under CASR Part 42.

Why Join Us?

• 12.75% superannuation.
• Salary sacrifice up to $17,000 reportable fringe benefit amount.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Work/life balance.
• Career growth and development opportunities available.

What We're Looking For:

Mandatory requirements:

• Ability to attain CASA Form 4 approval as a Responsible Manager (CASA Part 42).

Highly desirable:

• Be previously approved as a CASA approved Maintenance Controller and/or HAAMC.
• Hold or have held Responsible Manager (RM) approval in a CASA approved part 42 CAMO.
• Hold or have held Maintenance Program Approval Employee (MPAE) approval in a CASA approved part 42 CAMO or CASA CAR42M/R IOA.
• Hold or have held Airworthiness Review Employee (ARE) approval in a CASA approved Part 42 CAMO or a CASA part 21.
• Previous experience with computer-based maintenance control systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable:

• Hold a Part 66 B1/B2 licences with AW139 or King Air B360 aircraft experience.
• Experience with Gannet maintenance tracking systems.
• Previous experience working within a Part 42 CAMO.

Special Conditions

In compliance with CASA Drug and Alcohol Management Plan requirements, the preferred applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment testing and participate in the QGAir Drug and Alcohol Management Program.

If you are ready to take your career to new heights with the QPS and QGAir, we want to hear from you. Apply Now!

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/693912/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 15th July 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 693912-26-Role Description (Word, 3.67MB)
  Role Description
  
  693912-26-Applicant Guide non-Police (Word, 227KB)
  Information Package for Applicants