Operational Airworthiness Support Officer at Amentum

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Airworthiness, Risk Management, Aviation Safety, Defence Aviation Safety Regulations, Policy Development, Military Air Operator, Airworthiness, Consultation, Project Governance, Technical Standards, Capability Management, Aviation Risk, Safety Management System, Army Aviation, AH-64E, System Safety

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution. Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community? We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information. Role Title: Operational Airworthiness Support Officer Role Description: Directorate of Operational Airworthiness (DOPAW) is seeking Program Support services (the Services) to support the Operational Airworthiness (OPAW) aspects of Army’s Apache Attack Helicopter In support of the successful delivery of the Project, there is a requirement to obtain specialist Operational Airworthiness services to undertake the planning, assessment and system delivery. The Operational Airworthiness services will support AVNCOMD through the acquisition phase and capability realisation activities As required by the Commonwealth Representative, the following support services are required: a. Provide subject matter expert advice on OPAW within the context of the Defence Aviation Safety Framework. b. Develop risk management plans utilising Army’s risk management tools in accordance with Defence Aviation Safety Framework policy and advice, and Army MAO policy, to support Commander’s acceptance and understanding of aviation risk. c. Develop/assist the establishment and maintenance of an AH-64E Military Air Operator (MAO) OPAW Operational Authorisations Plan supporting introduction into service Airworthiness activities d. Regularly consult with the technical, operational standards and capability management representatives in order to support the development of risk management plans and implementation of controls. e. Assist in the development of policy relating to Army’s Flying Management System, Operational flying safety and the management of risk, including, but not limited to: Army Special Flying Instructions Army Aviation Standing Instructions f. Develop, review, progress and provide SME advice supporting AH-64E Defence Aviation Safety Regulation (DASR) approvals and instruments, including: Military Air Operator (MAO) Operational Specifications (OPSPEC) and Compliance Statement (OCS) DASR ORO.40 Aviation Life Support Equipment, ORO.65 Electronic Equipment and ORO.75 Role Equipment Military Permits to Fly Command Clearances Airworthiness Issue Papers (AwIP) and Military Certification Review Items g. Participate and provide subject matter expert advice at meetings such as System Safety Working Groups, Configuration Control Boards, Integrated Project Team Meetings, Project Governance Boards, Army Aviation Safety Program Conferences, Airworthiness Boards, and other relevant working groups supporting review of the system’s Airworthiness or capability management. Requirements: The applicant must have experience in: • Updating Defence orders, instructions and procedures to support the introduction of a Defence capability. • Develop risk management plans to support Commanders acceptance and understanding of aviation risk. • Supporting or improving an aviation safety management system. • Defence Aviation Safety Regulations and application within the Operational and/or Technical Airworthiness contexts. Demonstrate behaviours to manage and control sensitive information. Demonstrate behaviours to cultivate productive working relationships. It is desirable if the applicant has experience in: • Working within the Australian Army Aviation capability. • Experience in OPAW • Experience in the introduction of a new aviation system Required Security Clearance Level: Minimum of NV1 Location: Canberra preferred; other locations considered Weekly Hours: 40 Travel: some domestic travel is likely Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Responsibilities

The Operational Airworthiness Support Officer will provide subject matter expert advice on Operational Airworthiness within the Defence Aviation Safety Framework and develop risk management plans to support aviation risk understanding. They will also assist in the establishment and maintenance of operational authorisations plans and participate in relevant meetings to support airworthiness and capability management.