- Aircraft Maintenance Technicians required, explore exciting opportunities based in Australia
- Permanent positions available in all ports in Australia – relocate to Australia and let your dreams take flight!
- Sponsorship and relocation assistance provided for eligible candidates and immediate family members
- Salary will be dependent on experience - Level 8 - 13 Trades as per the Qantas Airways Limited (AWU AMWU CEPU) Enterprise Agreement 11
Are you an Aircraft Maintenance Technician dreaming of a new adventure in Australia? Let Qantas take the stress out of visas and relocation! With endless opportunities and a vibrant lifestyle, Australia offers a perfect blend of professional growth and personal fulfillment. Imagine working in the dynamic aviation industry, surrounded by stunning landscapes, friendly locals, and a culture that values diversity and innovation. As an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, you’ll have the chance to elevate your career, with sponsorship available for you and your immediate family, along with relocation assistance to ensure a smooth transition.
As a Qantas Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), you’ll be responsible for maintaining aircraft to high standards, working alongside specialist teams in a safety-focused, quality-driven environment. We’re looking for qualified AMEs (Mechanical, Avionic & Structures) or those with allied trade qualifications who are seeking sponsorship and relocation assistance to Australia. Embrace the opportunity to work in a country known for its quality of life, work-life balance, and commitment to excellence, and embark on this exciting journey today
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.
Oxygen & 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.
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.
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.
You’ll have:
- Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical/ Avionics/Structures) or an Allied trade qualification or Australian recognised equivalent qualification
- Ownership and driven outcomes to meet business requirements
- Compliance with all safe working practices and service standards
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of maintenance procedures
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to being customer focused with the flexibility and willingness to undertake other reasonable duties as required
- Aviation experience and be familiar with the associated regulatory requirements
- Highly developed attention to detail
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.
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.
About us
Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic and international services.
About us
Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic and international services.
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