Engineering Project Lead

Network Aviation is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group, providing high-capacity air charter and regular passenger transport services. We operate a fleet of aircraft from our base at Perth Airport. We specialise in mining industry support, regional airline services, routine and emergency freight and corporate charter flying.

Join Network Aviation in this two year fixed-term position as the Engineering Project Lead to oversee the full Entry-Into-Service (EIS) program for the E190 fleet. This pivotal role is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the E190 program across both the Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) and Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO). Reporting to the Network Head of Engineering, the successful candidate will lead all aspects of the program including governance, resourcing, business case development, stakeholder engagement, communications, and project management. You will be responsible for ensuring program deliverables are met on time and within budget, while providing strategic leadership, change management, and operational guidance. This role also involves developing and executing change, communication, and training strategies to support the successful integration of the E190 into service.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 15+ years aviation, business or project management experience.
• Tertiary qualification in business, commerce, aviation, or project management is required - master’s degree or MBA is highly regarded.
• Proven ability to plan and execute project delivery.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral with senior stakeholders, peers and frontline staff.
• Relevant operational or SME knowledge to support the AOC.
• Regulatory knowledge and experience working with external regulatory authorities.
• Line and/or Project management experience in managing cross functionally and across cultures.
• Proven planning, analytical and problem-solving 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 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’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. 
• 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.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  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. 

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