Manager Technical Engineering Services

• Lead the technical engineering function for a growing fleet in a high-impact leadership role
• Drive safety, reliability, and compliance across aircraft maintenance and engineering programs
• Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Adelaide with National Jet Systems (NJS Engineering)

We understand our priorities and what needs to be delivered, taking the initiative to keep things moving. We bring teams and individuals together to deliver on our customers’ expectations.

We’re constantly evolving, and this means the opportunities for our people are endless. There’s opportunity to embrace personal development and career growth, own projects and make an impact.

As part of the Qantas Group, National Jet Systems offer an exceptional level of safety and service while playing an important role in connecting communities and industries across Australia. The business is experiencing its most exciting growth opportunity to date through the introduction of the Airbus A220 fleet.

As Manager Technical Engineering Services, you’ll oversee the Technical Services and Reliability engineering functions within the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO). You’ll be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance under CASR Part 42, maintaining aircraft safety, and supporting internal and external engineering services. As the key escalation point for operational technical issues, you’ll guide strategic decisions on fleet maintenance, upgrades, and support. The role requires strong collaboration across the QantasLink Engineering function and effective stakeholder management to deliver business and regulatory outcomes.

You’ll have:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years in aircraft engineering and/or maintenance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of CASA Part 42 regulations and Continuing Airworthiness requirements.
• Technical knowledge and experience from aircraft OEMs Airbus, Bombardier and or Boeing.
• Experience managing approved maintenance programs and implementing Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM).
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and build technical capability.
• Demonstrated success in managing service providers and driving performance outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to evaluate service agreements and manage budgets.
• Experience in fleet asset lifecycle management, including technical standards and modifications.
• Ability to develop KPIs and dashboards for performance tracking and reporting.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety leadership and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Experience in mentoring, succession planning, and career development of team members.
• Ability to balance fleet availability, reliability, and maintenance cost effectively.
• Skilled in risk management, escalation protocols, and operational planning.

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.

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.

Applications close: Thursday 11th of September 2025