Continuing Airworthiness Management Officer

Overview

✈️ Join the Mission Behind the Mission

 

At Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), we're more than just aviation professionals. We are a team dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus, by bringing help, hope, and healing to isolated communities across the globe. Every flight we operate supports missions, medical evacuations, and vital supplies to people living beyond the reach of roads.

 

Are you passionate about aviation safety, systems, and precision? Want to use your skills to support life-changing work across some of the world’s most remote regions? We’re looking for a Continuing Airworthiness Management Officer to join our Cairns-based team and play a vital behind-the-scenes role in keeping MAF aircraft flying safely and effectively.

Why Join MAF?

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation making a real difference.

• Enjoy ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Access salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 p.a. (PBI tax benefits).

• Work in a collaborative, supportive team who care deeply about the work we do.

 

 

*NOTE: Applicants must have current legal right to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment background checks including a National Criminal History check. Acceptance of and adherence to MAF’s purpose, vision and values is an essential condition of employment.*

 

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing:

As part of our Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO), you’ll be responsible for:

• Planning and scheduling aircraft maintenance, repairs, and modifications

• Maintaining accurate technical records in our maintenance and airworthiness management system

• Processing and monitoring aircraft utilisation, hours, and cycles

• Managing life-limited parts and ensuring maintenance compliance with regulatory standards

• Supporting reliability analysis, engine trend monitoring, and airworthiness directives

• Collaborating closely with Engineering, Flight Ops, and Quality & Safety teams

• Recommending improvements and contributing to ongoing safety and compliance initiatives

Your work ensures our aircraft are safe, compliant, and mission-ready — helping bring hope and healing to isolated communities.

What We’re Looking For:

• A background in aviation maintenance coordination, CAMO operations, or airworthiness

• Familiarity with CASA regulations, MELs, and Aircraft Technical Records

• Experience working with maintenance planning systems/software

• A detail-oriented, highly organised approach with a heart for service

• A team player who thrives in a mission-driven, cross-functional environment

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Please apply with an updated CV and a cover letter addressing the role requirements. 

 

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Why MAF?

At MAF, you’re not just working on aircraft — you’re helping people in hard-to-reach places experience the love of Christ in practical ways. Your skills can truly make a difference.

Essential Requirements:

You must hold one of the following qualifications:

• Current or former aircraft engineer licence in category B1, B2 or C; or

• Equivalent licence to category B1, B2 or C; or

• Diploma (or higher) in aviation maintenance management; or

• Diploma (or higher) in engineering (aeronautical, avionics, mechanical, electrical, electronics).

Additionally:

• Minimum 3 years Aircraft Maintenance Engineer experience or 5 years relevant work experience.

• Aptitude in verbal, numerical, abstract and mechanical reasoning.

• Strong awareness of Health & Safety principles and Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance.

• Excellent attention to detail, capable of managing multiple tasks independently and within a team.

Desirable:

• ICAO or National Aviation Maintenance Engineer Licence.

• Familiarity with maintenance schedules of MAF aircraft types.

• 3+ years experience in Continuing Airworthiness Management.