Manager Aircraft Performance

• Lead through delivering exceptional operational and commercial value  

• Work in a fast-paced, high-impact role with direct influence on day of operations support for aircraft performance and weight control 

• Permanent Full Time opportunity based in our Mascot Head Office with occasional international travel opportunities  

We’ve always been pioneers, and we’re proud to see that spirit in our people today. Our resilience has helped us through good and tough times, and it still drives us to keep pushing the challenging expectations today. 

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. We confidently explore what’s possible. We thrive in the unknown and are always looking for opportunities to make something of nothing. 

The Manager Aircraft Performance will lead a team of specialist engineers, delivering operational and commercial value by managing and optimising aircraft performance. This role is critical in overseeing the efficient and safe operation of the fleet, through ensuring compliance with regulatory standards related to aircraft performance and weight control. We are seeking a multidisciplinary engineer to develop efficient automated software solutions that enhance operational performance. This role requires close collaboration with both Flight Operations and IT departments to ensure seamless integration and delivery of the overall service. 

Additionally, you will be responsible for designing and implementing engine inoperative procedures, maximising payload capabilities, and maintaining compliance with regulations. This role will actively engage with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and regulatory bodies to ensure all aspects of aircraft performance are optimised and compliant. You will have comprehensive oversight of Weight Control Engineering, including accurate weighing of aircraft, maintaining records of modifications affecting weight and centre of gravity, and ensuring compliance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations.  

This role will manage high-speed performance through developing databases for fuel mileage and speed, ensuring compliance with Extended Diversion Time Operations (EDTO) regulations, and conducting analyses for terrain clearance and emergency oxygen availability.   

To be successful, you will have:  

• Tertiary degree in Engineering or a related technical degree  

• 10 years of relevant experience

• CASA Aircraft Weight Control Authority or the ability to obtain  

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment 

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and industry standards relevant to the  
  specific field, with the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex problems 

• Excellent planning and execution skills to oversee engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget 

• Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non- 
  technical stakeholders and able to manage stakeholder expectations 

• Proficiency in identifying issues, analysing data, and developing solutions to address  
  engineering challenges and improve processes 

• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, ensuring that engineering  
  practices and outputs meet all compliance requirements 

• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver automated software solutions.

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.  

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 ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together. 

Applications Close: Wednesday 28th May 2025