Senior Avionics Engineer

• Manage avionics aspects of our A380/A330/A321/A350 fleets
• Position covered under Professional Engineers (Qantas Airways Limited) Enterprise Agreement 11
• Permanent Full Time Opportunity located at the Qantas Corporate Campus in Mascot

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. Taking ownership is critical. Whether we’re working individually or as a group, we challenge ourselves to make progress and deliver results.

In your new role as a Senior Avionics Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for the identification and prioritisation of fleet issues, root cause analysis and development of corrective actions to drive continuous improvement in safety, operational performance and efficiency of aircraft avionic systems and components. You will draw on your effective communication and problem-solving skills to work with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve issues that will maximise the commercial and operational benefits to the Qantas Group.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Develop cost effective engineering designs and installations that efficiently integrate with the airframe
• Evaluating and coordinating airworthiness issues associated with modifications, ensuring compliance with certification and regulatory airworthiness requirements
• Preparing modification installation instructions
• Liaising with stakeholders including: Fleet Managers, Flight Operations, Training, Finance
• Liaising with Supply chain / Purchasing staff to ensure timely delivery of modification materials
• Liaising with Heavy Maintenance for installation quotations, schedules and costs reconciliation.

You’ll have –

• Degree qualifications in Engineering (Avionics, Electrical or related Degree)
• Familiarity with Civil Aviation and Safety Regulations
• Sound organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise conflicting tasks in order to meet strict deadlines
• Strong work ethic and drive to get the job done
• Sound communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels within Qantas and outside organisations
• Self motivation with a strong team spirit.

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 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 well-being, 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 well-being: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive well-being 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.

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.

Applications close: Thursday April 3rd 2025