Manager Fleet Safety

at  Qantas Airways Limited

• Challenge yourself to drive process improvement and ensure safety compliance within Flight Operations
• Together we’ll make a positive contribution to the Network Aviation Safety Strategy
• Permanent full time opportunity based in Perth
  At Network Aviation, we’re incredibly proud of our West Australian heritage. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group, we play an important role in connecting communities and industries, specialising in mining industry charters, regional airlines services, routine and emergency freight and corporate charter flying on our fleet of F100 and A320/319 aircraft. Our people are at the heart of our operation and in this dynamic and constantly evolving sector, it’s your drive to deliver our business goals that will keep our organisation competitive for the future.
  The Manager Fleet Safety contributes to the Network Aviation Safety Strategy and is responsible for the monitoring and reporting of key safety metrics relative to the Fleet operations, along with the development and delivery of fleet safety initiatives supporting our fleet of F100 and A320/A319 aircraft.
  This position is a leading role in the Flight Operations Quality Assurance area, including FDAP, safety reporting, analysis, investigations, and benchmarking. You will raise safety awareness and evaluate existing safety mitigations and have responsibility for the delivery of safety based operational outcomes.
  You will also maintain line currency as a pilot, and conduct line flying operations as required.

You’ll have –

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a critical safety role, with a focus on the delivery of safety strategies and Safety Performance Indicators
• Tertiary qualification in aviation safety, flight operations or auditing
• Experience within aviation, preferably with F100 and A320 aircraft types
• Currently hold or have held an ATPL
• Strong operational experience in airline operations
• Experience in the conduct of investigations/interviews
• Understanding of FDAP/FOQA principles
• Understanding of Safety Management Systems
• Demonstrated ability to quickly identify key opportunities and issues, and develop and implement best practice strategies for resolution
• Ability to build effective relationships and be influential with all stakeholders
• Innovative, collaborative and responsive style with ability to influence positive outcomes at a senior level
• Ability to analyse, problem solve and facilitate outcomes using data
• Strong communication skills and high level of attention to detail in written communication

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees.
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.
Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship

Please refer the Job description for details