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Highvale, Qld, Au

Highvale, Qld, Au

As the head of the Quality and Mission Assurance Function at Northrop Grumman Australia, I am responsible for shaping and enabling the strategic objectives of our organisation. My team supports a variety of Defence Programs, currently covering aviation, space and secure communication capabilities. We deliver Quality Management in accordance with DASA and CASA regulations, as well as the ISO 9001, 55001 and AS 9110 Standards. By focusing on and mastering Quality fundamentals, my team facilitates standardisation, creates efficiencies, reduces waste and a maintains a continuous drive towards best practice.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Army Aviation Systems Branch Quality Manager. Responsible for the Quality Management System across Cargo Helicopter and Unmanned Surveillance Program Office (CHUSPO), Army Aviation Systems Program Office (AASPO), Special Operations Rotary Wing Project Office (SORWPO), Armed Reconnaissance Capability Project Office (ARCPO) and the Air 90 Project Office. I manage a team of Quality specialists who ensure ongoing DASR and ISO 9001 certification in support of Military Rotary Wing and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle acquisition and sustainment activities.

Brisbane, Australia

To facilitate compliance with applicable aviation standards, legislation and contractual requirements. Outcomes are achieved by performing audits, investigations and business improvement activities.

Brisbane, Australia

To ensure all maintenance activities on both the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter and the Multi Role Helicopter are performed in accordance with the Part 145 Defence Aviation Safety Regulations.

Graduate Certificate Of Business

Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician