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Quality Assurance and Safety Manager

Reference Number: AD 153/26

Location(s): Namaka Campus

Department: Aviation Studies Division/College: College of Engineering and Technical Vocational Education and Training
Job Openings: 1 Closing Date: 13/11/2026

Background: 

The Quality Assurance and Safety Manager (QASM) is responsible for establishing, developing, documenting, implementing and managing the Quality Assurance and Safety Management Systems for the Department of Aviation, FNU and for ensuring that they continue to comply with the CAAF regulatory requirements and to meet the needs of the University.

The QASM shall provide regular updates to the Accountable Manager on the status of the SMS and its implementation highlighting any issue that needs to be addressed.

Any discovery in the SMS shall be given appropriate time to be rectified and successfully closed and reported.

Maintaining a high level of Quality and Safety Standards for the Department.

Person Specification: 

Essential:

  • Typically be the holder of an AME license or a bachelor’s degree in aircraft maintenance / aerospace engineering.
  • Must have 5-10 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance and/or quality management in a Part 145B Maintenance Training organisation.
  • Must have successfully completed Aviation Lead Auditor Training.
  • Must have successfully completed a certified Aviation Safety Management training.
  • Must be able to obtain CAAF approval as fit and proper person.

Desirable:

  • Have adequate knowledge of International Aviation Laws and a good understanding of the Fiji Civil Aviation Law;
  • The incumbent should be conversant with audit techniques, principles and a working knowledge of drafting expositions, aircraft manuals, MMOE, MME, MEL etc;
  • Completed training with a recognized Lead Auditor and SMS training institute.

Salary: FJD50,789 gross per annum plus superannuation

To explore the post further or for any queries you may contact:

Name: Ms. Katriona Williams  Email: katriona.williams@fnu.ac.fj

Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.

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