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From Apprentice to Manager: 46 Years in Qantas Engineering

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08/11/2025

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From Apprentice to Manager: 46 Years in Qantas Engineering Starting out I joined Qantas on 10 January 1979 as a Ground Engineer Electrical/Instrument Apprentice, what’s now called Avioni

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From his first day as an apprentice in 1979 to managing Qantas Engineering’s apprenticeship programs today, Russell has dedicated over 46 years to aviation. He shares his career journey, the changes he’s seen, and advice for those starting out in the industry.

Engineering the Future: Qantas Apprentice Program

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07/22/2025

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Engineering the Future: Qantas Apprentices Share Their Journey At Qantas, safety is at the heart of everything we do—and our aircraft engineers are the people who make that possible. E

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At Qantas, our engineers keep Australia flying safely - and we’re investing in the next generation. Our Engineering Apprenticeship Program offers hands-on training, real-world experience, and a pathway into a dynamic aviation career. Hear directly from our apprentices about what it’s like to learn, grow, and thrive at Qantas.

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A love for Aviation in Zambia to an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Australia

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09/18/2024

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I grew up in Zambia and when I was in Year 5, I visited an airport for the first time, I saw my first plane and I didn't want to go home! The little town I grew up in had a small airport,

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Killion shares his love and passion for aviation from a young age, where he used to spend hours waiting at the airport in his small town in Zambia for a plane to arrive. Upon finishing school, he moved to Australia and is now an aircraft maintenance engineer in Brisbane, with Qantas as his Aussie family.

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A Father-Son Journey in Aircraft Maintenance at Qantas

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08/29/2024

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When I found out that Brennan was set to join QantasLink as an Apprentice aircraft engineer, 30 years after I first began my own engineering career, I couldn't help but feel an overwhelmi

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Trent and Brennan's story of working together in the Engineering team highlights their similar passion for aviation.

From Apprentice to Mainline Engineer

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08/29/2024

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Aviation always fascinated me, but figuring out where I fit in the industry was a puzzle. That changed when I stumbled upon the Qantas Apprenticeship program. It felt right, like I had fo

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Emily finished the Engineering Apprenticeship Program at Qantas in 2023. She has since moved into a role as a Mainline Engineer, and still looks forward to coming into work every day.

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A Qantas Legacy Passed Down Generations

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08/29/2024

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Embarking on my 21st year as a B2 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at Qantas fills me with immense pride. Many find it surprising that after all this time, I still genuinely love w

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Robert and Fletcher are father and son working in the Engineering team at Qantas.

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Qantas Airways Limited

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Qantas Airways Limited

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Aircraft Painter

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Melbourne

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Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd

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Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd

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Jetstar

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Operations & Safety

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Sydney

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Qantas Ground Services Pty Limited

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Qantas Freight

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Operations & Safety

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Ground Crew / Ramp Agent - Sydney Airport

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Sydney

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Sydney

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Qantas Ground Services Pty Limited

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Part-time

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Qantas Group

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Operations & Safety

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Sydney

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Sydney

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Qantas Airways Limited

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Qantas

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Adelaide

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Adelaide

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Qantas Airways Limited

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Qantas Group

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Challenge yourself and add significant value across the Adelaide Line Maintenance EngineeringJoin the Line Maintenance team to deliver high quality maintenancePermanent opportunity, with a rotating sh

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Compliance Officer

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Melbourne

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Melbourne

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Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd

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Full-time

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Jetstar

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Audit & Risk

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Play a pivotal role in supporting the effective delivery of compliance operationsExciting opportunity to work with a hard-working and highly skilled team12 month fixed-term opportunity based in Collin

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