Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Engine & Component

Qantas Engineering keeps us at the forefront of aviation, caring and maintaining both the Qantas fleet, as well as aircraft for our customers across the Asia-Pacific region. Working with state-of-the-art equipment and resources, our shared commitment to professional excellence continues to keep our customers safe. 

Over the years, our resilience through tough times has seen us navigate many obstacles. That’s no different today, as we work together to overcome the challenge we face.   

Our Component Maintenance Services team is expanding, and we have multiple opportunities to work in a variety of areas including but not limited to Wheel and Brakes, Evacuation Systems, Avionics and our newly relocated Engines team.  We are looking for qualified AMEs (Mechanical, Avionic & Structures) or people who hold an Allied trade qualification.  

Engine and Component Maintenance Services team 

Engine Shop  

You will be removing and installing quick engine change and line replaceable components, managing storage of engine assets and rectification of engine related repairs for Qantas Group and customer airlines as per manufacturer/company specifications. 

Avionics

You will be working in the Avionics department. You will be responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining the avionics components of our various aircraft fleet.

Wheel and Brakes 

You will be working in the Wheel and Brake Workshop. In this role, you will overhaul and repair wheels and brakes for Qantas Group and customer airlines. This includes disassembly, cleaning, inspecting, assembly, and testing of these essential components. 

Evacuation Systems 

You will be working in the Evacuation Systems Workshop (Aircraft slides and rafts). In this role you will be responsible for the repair, overhaul and maintenance of the latest aircraft evacuation equipment including slides, reservoirs and gas generators for Qantas Group and customer airlines.  

NDT

Working in the Non-Destructive Testing using an array of inspection methods to evaluate and collect data about a material, system, or component without permanently altering it.

ULD/Galley Carts

Working in the ULD/Galley Carts we will see you carrying out work in the Unit Load Devices (ULD) and Galley Cart workshop. This role will be responsible for delivering safe, cost effective, quality maintenance components to our aircraft.

We've worked hard to create a culture that will challenge and excite you - and give you the support you need to really go places. Here, everyone's treated with the respect they deserve, and everyone has the potential to make the most of their skills.

Why Qantas?  

You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.  

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day one with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.   

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.  

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays. 

• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.

• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.  

• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan. 

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Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

If you’re up for achieving the impossible, register your interest and we’ll be in touch. 

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**Pay grade opportunities From Trade 8 to Trade 13**