Sean O'Shea

Skills Development and Career Transition

Brisbane Airport, Queensland, Australia

About

Aircraft Line Maintenance for International Operators in Australia, Asia and Middle East with Africa and Caribbean exposure. This followed by more the 20 years experience as an AMO Regulatory Post holder in Maintenance, Quality and Safety senior management roles.

Experience

  • Career transition at Career Break
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    Undertaking Cert IV Training & Assessment with Pinnacle Safety & Training.

  • Virgin Australia (6 yrs 10 mos)
    • Manager Quality Assurance External Maintenance
      Oct 2024 - Apr 2025 · 7 mos

      Management of the interfaces between external aircraft maintenance service providers and the internal engineering teams providing support in the achievement of the service.

    • Manager Quality & Safety
      Jul 2018 - Oct 2024 · 6 yrs 4 mos

  • Head of Department at Cobham Plc
    Jun 2015 - May 2018 · 3 yrs

    Aircraft Maintenance, Aeronautical Product Maintenance, Parts Manufacturing, Modifications,

  • Virgin Australia ()
    • General Manager - Aircraft Maintenance
      Mar 2013 - May 2015 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Management of in-house Maintenance Organisation (CASA Part 145)

    • Manager Aircraft Maintenance
      Jan 2003 - Mar 2013 · 10 yrs 3 mos

      Part 145 (CASA and CAANZ) Responsible Manager for Virgin Blue/Australia and Pacific Blue/Virgin Australia NZ

  • Production Manager Aircraft Maintenance at Ansett Australia Pty Ltd
    Aug 2001 - Dec 2002 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Manage lease return Heavy Maintenance for AAES in DOCA Administration