Quality Assurance and Safety Manager
FJD50,789 gross per annum plus superannuation
Closes in 13 days
About the company
Fiji National University is a Fiji-based tertiary institution that operates multiple colleges and campuses, including the Namaka Campus. Its College of Engineering and Technical Vocational Education and Training houses the Department of Aviation Studies.
About the role
The Quality Assurance and Safety Manager (QASM) sits within the Department of Aviation Studies, under the College of Engineering and Technical Vocational Education and Training. The role is responsible for establishing, developing, documenting, implementing and managing the Quality Assurance and Safety Management Systems for the Department, ensuring ongoing compliance with CAAF regulatory requirements and alignment with University needs. The QASM reports updates on the status of the Safety Management System (SMS) and its implementation to the Accountable Manager, flagging any issues needing attention. Any discoveries within the SMS are to be given appropriate time to be rectified, closed out, and reported.
Key responsibilities
- Establish, develop, document, implement and manage the Quality Assurance and Safety Management Systems for the Department of Aviation.
- Ensure continued compliance with CAAF regulatory requirements and University needs.
- Provide regular updates to the Accountable Manager on the status of the SMS and its implementation, highlighting issues needing attention.
- Ensure SMS discoveries are rectified, successfully closed, and reported within appropriate timeframes.
- Maintain a high level of Quality and Safety Standards for the Department.
About the successful candidate
- Holder of an AME license or a bachelor's degree in aircraft maintenance / aerospace engineering.
- 5-10 years' experience in aircraft maintenance and/or quality management in a Part 145B Maintenance Training organisation.
- Successfully completed Aviation Lead Auditor Training.
- Successfully completed a certified Aviation Safety Management training.
- Able to obtain CAAF approval as fit and proper person.
- Desirable: adequate knowledge of International Aviation Laws and a good understanding of Fiji Civil Aviation Law.
- Desirable: conversant with audit techniques, principles, and working knowledge of drafting expositions, aircraft manuals, MMOE, MME, MEL etc.
- Desirable: completed training with a recognized Lead Auditor and SMS training institute.