Chief Engineer

• No shift work – enjoy predictable, standard hours 

• Senior leadership role supporting a skilled aviation maintenance team 

• Comprehensive maintenance facility with strong planning, safety and quality systems 

• Work in a safe and high-quality team on well-maintained aircraft 

• Type qualifications and continued technical development supported 

• Well compensated overtime 

• Additional insurance benefits including income protection, TPD and death benefit 

We’re known for running a high quality, fair operation. Jobs are properly planned, safety is taken seriously, and people are paid for the work they do. Supervisors know the work, back their teams, and deal with issues straight up. Many of our people have been here for years, because they’re treated with respect and given the tools to do the job properly. 

What you will do 

As the Chief Engineer based in Caloundra, you will lead Omni’s Rotary Wing Maintenance Team and support: 

• Management of a motivated, high-quality aviation maintenance team 

• Ensuring that the AMO complies with CASA Regulations and the AMO’s exposition in relation to matters for which he or she is responsible. 

• External customer aircraft support and maintenance delivery 

• Customer engagement, planning, quality and compliance outcomes 

The team’s work includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, aircraft refurbishment and AOG defect rectification. You’ll report to the General Manager and play a key role in ensuring maintenance is planned, resourced and delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with CASA and Part 145 standards. 

This role suits an experienced aviation maintenance leader who can lead the team, own the outcomes and stay hands-on when needed. 

• Support and develop people 

• Oversee safety, quality, compliance and delivery 

• Stay close to aircraft maintenance activity 

• Step in to support priorities, issues or technical decisions 

• Keep work moving safely, efficiently and to standard 

Essential Requirements

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer qualification, or relevant type-specific qualification 

• Significant aircraft engineering or aviation maintenance experience, ideally 5+ years 

• Strong working knowledge of CASA requirements, aviation maintenance standards and regulatory compliance 

• Experience in a senior maintenance, engineering control, maintenance planning or aviation operations leadership role 

• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring or supervising technical teams 

• Strong maintenance planning, prioritisation and resource management capability 

• Sound commercial judgement, including awareness of cost, time, quality, risk and customer impacts 

• Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 security clearance 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and aviation maintenance systems such as Aerotrack or similar 

In addition, the below requirements are desirable:

• Type experience across Bell 206, AS350, H130 or BK117 platforms 

• Engine experience across Arriel, Rolls Royce C20/30 or LTS101 series engines 

About Us 

Founded in 2012, Omni Executive is a proudly Australian‑owned and veteran‑owned organisation supporting Government, Defence and private sector clients across aviation, engineering, intelligence and special operations. With more than 400 people nationally, Omni is built on the values of Respect, Trust, Agility and Humility. We deliver high‑integrity outcomes while fostering a workplace where people are supported, challenged and valued. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and providing a safe, respectful workplace. Applications are encouraged from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and veterans. 

If this is your next role, apply via our careers portal today. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agencies please. 

Join Omni — and be part of an aviation team where quality, safety and people come first. Securing Tomorrow, Today.