- Full-time
- Sydney
Duty Technical Manager
- Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Limited
This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
- Exciting role with the opportunity to make an impact on continuing airworthiness requirements for our fleet of Turbo Prop Dash 8, current and new regional jet fleets
- Together we’ll achieve results in a highly regulated environment
- Permanent, full-time, shiftwork position available based in Sydney
- Attractive salary + benefits
QantasLink is part of the Qantas group and plays an important role in connecting communities and industries. We provide aircraft technical support to both internal and external customers operating Dash 8s and the newly delivered and growing A220 fleet.
Safety is our first priority. Our organisational wide commitment means every individual takes responsibility for creating a safe and healthy workplace for our customers, suppliers, assets, operations, and the wider community.
Reporting to the Manager Airworthiness Operations, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a newly expanded Maintenance Watch team as a Duty Technical Manager. In this business-critical role, you will be responsible for managing CAMO oversight of fleet Airworthiness through reporting, assessment, and management of rectification / deferral of defects as necessary, to support the operation.
Using your proven technical experience, you will operate closely with Aircraft Maintenance Organisations, other engineering departments, the Regional Operations Control team and Flying operations teams to safely achieve our on-time performance targets and minimise the duration of Engineering related AOG events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain operation and reliability of fleet, and defect management
- Ensure the safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution of all maintenance relating to the fleets under their control, including necessary oversight and decision rights related to the services provided to the CAMO by the various AMO’s supporting the maintenance operation
- Monitor disruptions and estimates of rectification timeframes, downtime and provides information and alternative return to service outcomes ensuring perceived risks are addressed
- Work closely with QantasLink Planning, internal and external AMO’s, Regional Operation Control teams and Flying Operations Leadership in order to achieve optimum operational outcomes for the business and proactively minimise delays and protect on-time performance
- Ensure compliance with CAMO Exposition and Procedures
- Act as a primary conduit between various P42 internal departments, P145 providers and ROC for all aircraft airworthiness matters, conferring with the Continuing Airworthiness Manager and CAMO Responsible Mangers as required
- Decision rights (against ICA) and approval of on behalf of the CAMO for deferred aircraft defects
- Monitor aircraft maintenance due and deferred defects daily, ensuring open defects and MEL items are cleared in a timely fashion
- Maintaining Daily Event Data of all significant events / requirements in TRAX
- Monitoring the rectification of defects on delayed or potentially delayed flights and ensuring that estimated return to service times remain realistic
- Maintain Log / reporting of all procedural or technical issues arising through the shift
- Comply with Group Management Systems and Policy
You’ll have:
- Experience as a LAME B1 or B2 with a minimum of five years in a Line (desirable) or Base Maintenance environment, or previous experience in a Maintenance Watch or Technical support environment
- B1 or B2 LAME type rating on Dash 8 and/or B717, and/or A220 (desirable) or B1/B2 type rating on similar aircraft
- Strategic and analytical thinker with proven problem-solving and time management skills, particularly when under pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within a team
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and process compliance
- Experience with the management of AOG Recovery of aircraft
- Ability to work as part of a team to produce safe, compliant and desirable outcomes on behalf of the business
- Ability to adapt with a focus on the ‘big picture’ when it comes to problem solving
- High level of Microsoft Office literacy
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 1 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.
Please note:
The Qantas Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
If you’re up for an engineering challenge with strong motivation to contribute to Qantas’s core sustainability objectives, register your interest and we’ll be in touch.
Applications close: Tuesday 13th of May 2025.
Exciting role with the opportunity to make an impact on continuing airworthiness requirements for our fleet of Turbo Prop Dash 8, current and new regional jet fleets Together we’ll achieve results in a highly regulated environment Permanent, full-time, shiftwork position available based in Sydney Attractive salary + benefits QantasLink is part of the Qantas group and plays an important role in connecting communities and industries. We provide aircraft technical support to both internal and external customers operating Dash 8, B717's and soon to be delivered fleet of A220's. Safety is our first priority. Our organisational wide commitment means every individual takes responsibility for creating a safe and healthy workplace for our customers, suppliers, assets, operations, and the wider community. Reporting to the Manager Airworthiness Operations, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a newly expanded Maintenance Watch team as a Duty Technical Manager. In this business-critical role, you will be responsible for managing CAMO oversight of fleet Airworthiness through reporting, assessment, and management of rectification / deferral of defects as necessary, to support the operation. Using your proven technical experience, you will operate closely with Aircraft Maintenance Organisations, other engineering departments, the Regional Operations Control team and Flying operations teams to safely achieve our on-time performance targets and minimise the duration of Engineering related AOG events. Key Responsibilities: Maintain operation and reliability of fleet, and defect management Ensure the safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution of all maintenance relating to the fleets under their control, including necessary oversight and decision rights related to the services provided to the CAMO by the various AMO’s supporting the maintenance operation Monitor disruptions and estimates of rectification timeframes, downtime and provides information and alternative return to service outcomes ensuring perceived risks are addressed Work closely with QantasLink Planning, internal and external AMO’s, Regional Operation Control teams and Flying Operations Leadership in order to achieve optimum operational outcomes for the business and proactively minimise delays and protect on-time performance Ensure compliance with CAMO Exposition and Procedures Act as a primary conduit between various P42 internal departments, P145 providers and ROC for all aircraft airworthiness matters, conferring with the Continuing Airworthiness Manager and CAMO Responsible Mangers as required Decision rights (against ICA) and approval of on behalf of the CAMO for deferred aircraft defects Monitor aircraft maintenance due and deferred defects daily, ensuring open defects and MEL items are cleared in a timely fashion Maintaining Daily Event Data of all significant events / requirements in TRAX Monitoring the rectification of defects on delayed or potentially delayed flights and ensuring that estimated return to service times remain realistic Maintain Log / reporting of all procedural or technical issues arising through the shift Comply with Group Management Systems and Policy You’ll have: Experience as a LAME B1 or B2 with a minimum of five years in a Line (desirable) or Base Maintenance environment, or previous experience in a Maintenance Watch or Technical support environment B1 or B2 LAME type rating on Dash 8 and/or B717, and/or A220 (desirable) or B1/B2 type rating on similar aircraft Strategic and analytical thinker with proven problem-solving and time management skills, particularly when under pressure Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within a team Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and process compliance Experience with the management of AOG Recovery of aircraft Ability to work as part of a team to produce safe, compliant and desirable outcomes on behalf of the business Ability to adapt with a focus on the ‘big picture’ when it comes to problem solving High level of Microsoft Office literacy 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 1 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. Please note: The Qantas Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation. If you’re up for an engineering challenge with strong motivation to contribute to Qantas’s core sustainability objectives, register your interest and we’ll be in touch. Applications close: Monday 29th of July 2024.
About us
QantasLink is a consolidated network of regional airlines that connects passengers and communities across Australia. QantasLink is made up of four subsidiary organisations – Eastern Airlines, Sunstate Airlines, National Jet Systems and Network Aviation. Operating as an end-to-end airline, QantasLink harnesses the strength of its regional partnerships and a strong sense of family, to provide meaningful career paths for its more than 2,500 employees.

About us
QantasLink is a consolidated network of regional airlines that connects passengers and communities across Australia. QantasLink is made up of four subsidiary organisations – Eastern Airlines, Sunstate Airlines, National Jet Systems and Network Aviation. Operating as an end-to-end airline, QantasLink harnesses the strength of its regional partnerships and a strong sense of family, to provide meaningful career paths for its more than 2,500 employees.
Related roles
Salary
Location
Melbourne
Location
Melbourne
Entities
Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Limited
Type of Employment
Full-time
Brand
Qantaslink
Job Type
Permanent
Business Function
Audit & Risk
Description
Challenge yourself to see the possibilities within this dynamic roleTogether we’ll go the extra mile and deliver ambitious goalsPermanent Full-Time opportunity based in either; Sydney, Brisbane, Melbo
Reference
779ea104-d4ba-4c61-9b1f-86c525ea28b1
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Sydney
Location
Sydney
Entities
Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Limited
Type of Employment
Full-time
Brand
Qantaslink
Job Type
Permanent
Business Function
Audit & Risk
Description
Challenge yourself to see the possibilities within this dynamic roleTogether we’ll go the extra mile and deliver ambitious goalsPermanent Full-Time opportunity based in either; Sydney, Brisbane, Melbo
Reference
ef5e473f-135a-4102-91b0-95fb64bf8901
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Sydney
Location
Sydney
Entities
Qantas Airways Limited
Type of Employment
Full-time
Brand
Qantas
Job Type
Permanent
Business Function
Strategy & Commercial Planning
Description
Challenge yourself and add significant value to Qantas.At Qantas, our teams come together to create new and unique customer experiences.Permanent Full-Time opportunity based at our Mascot campus.As a
Reference
e99e4973-a593-48e8-a9c2-e7867e930200
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Sydney
Location
Sydney
Entities
Qantas Airways Limited
Type of Employment
Full-time
Brand
Qantas
Job Type
Permanent
Business Function
Strategy & Commercial Planning
Description
Drive Strategic Impact and Shape Qantas Loyalty's FutureLead Key Strategic Relationships Across the Group2x Permanent Roles Based at Mascot Head OfficeAt Qantas Loyalty, we're not just about points; w
Reference
c7e1df5e-9047-4235-bc11-664b3ea8f057
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Sydney
Location
Sydney
Entities
Qantas Airways Limited
Type of Employment
Full-time
Brand
Qantas
Job Type
Permanent
Business Function
Strategy & Commercial Planning
Description
Play a critical leadership role within the Office of the CFSO at Qantas LoyaltyLead Key Strategic Relationships and manage a high performing teamPermanent Role Based at Mascot Head Office At Qantas Lo
Reference
85c9eda9-7869-4306-bc8a-5396cacae525
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Brisbane
Location
Brisbane
Entities
Qantas Ground Services Pty Limited
Type of Employment
Part-time
Brand
Qantas Freight
Job Type
Permanent
Business Function
Operations & Safety
Description
An opportunity to work in QGS Freight, a business that continues to boom and grow each year Dynamic, exciting industry with opportunities for Career Progression Permanent, part-time positions availabl
Reference
69435c67-5845-4536-b3e9-bb891287c271
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Sydney
Location
Sydney
Entities
Eastern Australia Airlines Pty Limited
Type of Employment
Full-time
Brand
Qantaslink
Job Type
Permanent
Business Function
Engineering & Maintenance
Description
At Qantas, our people achieve the impossible togetherChallenging and rewarding role within QantasLink Sydney Line Maintenance Permanent Full time position based in SydneyWe’re constantly evolving, and
Reference
80d4e0bb-f080-41ed-9f78-1db9b4170d67
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Melbourne
Location
Melbourne
Entities
National Jet Systems Pty Ltd
Type of Employment
Full-time
Brand
National Jet Systems
Job Type
Permanent
Business Function
Pilots & Flying Operations
Description
An exciting time to join the team as we continue to grow our Airbus A220 fleet.Established bases in Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, and Sydney.As we continue to increase our fleet of A220’s, it
Reference
a83bb7b9-eed6-4194-b6c9-c1a9cc05b997
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
London
Location
London
Entities
Qantas Airways Limited
Type of Employment
Full-time
Brand
Qantas
Job Type
Fixed term
Business Function
Sales
Description
Sale Support Adviser opportunities available.Proficiency in both English and French (or Italian) is required to support our diverse customer base. Trouble shooting and liaising with key customers and
Reference
0412716e-1383-4221-badd-b0a7338a88b5
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Sydney
Location
Sydney
Entities
Qantas Airways Limited
Type of Employment
Full-time
Brand
Qantas
Job Type
Fixed term
Business Function
Audit & Risk
Description
Challenge yourself to lead design and delivery aspects of technology and business risk and complianceTake an opportunity to grow and diversify your career12 month fixed-term role based at our Corporat
Reference
863f03e5-f8d0-427c-917a-f61e1b6de6db
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Our Stories

Teaser
Qantas FreightContent Type
PostsPublish date
04/16/2025
Summary
Keeping Qantas moving: Meet Steve McAuliffe From loading bags on the tarmac to leading one of our most crucial freight operations, Steve McAuliffe has seen almost every side of aviatio

Teaser
Women in STEMContent Type
PostsPublish date
04/07/2025
Summary
Keeping Qantas safe online: Meet Larissa Deylen After more than eight years with the Qantas Group, Larissa Deylen knows just how vital cyber safety is to keeping the business moving. A

Teaser
Pilot StoriesContent Type
PostsPublish date
04/07/2025
Summary
Flying dreams to flight deck: Meet Qantas Boeing 737 Captain Mark Le Mesurier For Qantas Boeing 737 Captain Mark Le Mesurier, becoming a pilot wasn’t just a career choice—it was a li
.png)
Teaser
Pilot StoriesContent Type
PostsPublish date
03/27/2025
Summary
Flying dreams to flight deck: Mentoring the next generation of Qantas pilots From backyard flight games to flying jets for Qantas, this pilot shares how his childhood dream took flight —

Teaser
The Spirit of Qantas StoriesContent Type
PostsPublish date
03/27/2025
Summary
A chat with Ashley Howell, our new Regional General Manager for the Americas We recently caught up with Ashley Howell, who has taken on the role of Regional General Manager for the Amer

Teaser
The Spirit of Qantas StoriesContent Type
PostsPublish date
01/31/2025
Summary
My journey to becoming a meteorologist was a winding road. I’ve always been curious about how things work. I was a geologist first and worked on exploration projects in West Africa. Afte

Teaser
Pilot StoriesContent Type
PostsPublish date
01/29/2025
Summary
I got my pilot’s licence when I was still at high school in Adelaide. It was at a private flying college, which turned out to be where Qantas started its aviation cadetship training. I wen

Teaser
The Spirit of Qantas StoriesContent Type
PostsPublish date
01/29/2025
Summary
This year marks 70 years of Qantas flying from Australia to North America. Right now, people fly 14 or 15 hours and we think it’s forever! But when we started, it took 30 or so hours,

Teaser
The Spirit of Qantas StoriesContent Type
PostsPublish date
01/28/2025
Summary
I’ve been flying for almost 14 years. I was originally based in Brisbane and now I’ve been in Sydney for the past 10 years. My mother was a flight attendant in the late 1970s a

Teaser
The Spirit of Qantas StoriesContent Type
PostsPublish date
10/23/2024
Summary
Dana is Cabin Crew Training Manager at QantasLink and National Jet Systems. She is also a dedicated member of the Aviation Safety Training Working Group. Where did your career at Qantas