- Full-time
- Melbourne
Calibration Technician
- Qantas Airways Limited
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- Challenge yourself with this role in a supportive and team spirited environment
- Together we’ll come together as one team to deliver high quality calibration
- Full-time, permanent opportunity located in our Melbourne ECMS department
At Qantas, our beliefs guide the way we work, always staying true to our customers and this iconic brand. You’ll be challenged to do more with less and make the impossible possible. Along the way, you’ll have plenty of fun, meet amazing people and have experiences like no other.
Your new position as a Qantas Aircraft Maintenance Engineer will see you working in the NATA accredited calibration laboratory, within our Engine & Component Maintenance Services department. In the role of Calibration Technician, you will carry out hands-on calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance of measurement and test equipment using the appropriate test methods, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and regulatory requirements, whilst providing full support to aircraft maintenance activities. You can also be required to assist with the development of new test methods and procedures, and the review of technical documentation to ensure ongoing compliance.
You’ll have –
- Appropriate Trade or Engineering qualification
- Relevant Aircraft Maintenance trade experience is desirable, but not essential
- Knowledge in tool management processes, tool maintenance and calibration
- Working knowledge of standard office software, spreadsheets and word processing software
- Prior practical calibration experience is desirable, but not essential
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and as part of a team
- Proven ability to work accurately to tight deadlines as part of a team with minimal supervision
- High degree of flexibility with the ability to meet changing departmental requirements
- Ability to work shift work if required
- Demonstrated high ethical/behaviour standards and self-discipline
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 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 and the option to purchase additional paid leave 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.
Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.
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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