Job title: Head of CAMO
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Job published: 2026-10-01
Job ID: 51132
Contact name: Billy McDougall
Phone number: +441412642353
Contact email: billy@volantesrecruitment.com

Job Description

Volantes is partnering with an established aviation operator to appoint a Head of CAMO in Brisbane. Reporting directly to the CEO / Accountable Manager, you will take full ownership of the continuing airworthiness of the fleet under CASR Part 42 – from maintenance programmes and airworthiness directives through to records, Part 145 relationships and CASA reporting. It is a senior, highly visible role with real influence over fleet reliability and operational performance.

Key Information

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Employment: Permanent, full time

Reports to: CEO / Accountable Manager

Manages: Technical support staff

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, manage and approve the aircraft maintenance programmes for the managed fleet
  • Manage the approval of modifications and repairs, ensuring all changes meet an approved standard
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable Airworthiness Directives and operational directives
  • Oversee defect rectification and deferral, and coordinate scheduled maintenance, life-limited part replacements and component inspections
  • Maintain continuing airworthiness records, current weight and balance status and valid Certificates of Airworthiness
  • Manage the relationship and maintenance contracts with Part 145 organisations
  • Report maintenance-related occurrences to CASA and the aircraft manufacturer
  • Own and amend the CAMO exposition, and promote safety, quality and Human Factors principles across the function

What You'll Bring

Essential

  • At least 3 years' experience in continuing airworthiness management
  • One of the following: a current or previously held B1, B2 or C licence (or equivalent); a Certificate IV in aircraft maintenance; a Diploma in aviation maintenance management; or a Diploma-level engineering qualification (aeronautical, avionics, mechanical, electrical or electronics)
  • Comprehensive knowledge of airworthiness regulations and standards, CAMO expositions and quality systems
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

  • Experience on ATR, Dash 8 or E190 aircraft
  • Australian or New Zealand-based candidates are preferred, though overseas applicants will be considered

What Success Looks Like

  • A fleet that meets all CASA airworthiness requirements
  • Minimal AOG events and fleet downtime
  • Efficient, well-forecast maintenance planning and engineering resourcing

Interested?

For a confidential conversation, contact Billy McDougall: billy@volantesrecruitment.com  |  +44 7384 617 027