Job Description
* Permanent positions available in Melbourne – relocate to Australia and let your dreams take flight!
* Qualified, experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians required, explore exciting opportunities based in Australia
* Sponsorship and relocation assistance provided for eligible candidates and immediate family members, opportunity to gain a TSS Visa (Subclass 482) – with a pathway to permanent residency for anyone who meets permanent residency eligibility criteria
* Salary will be dependent on experience - Level 8 - 13 Trades as per the Qantas Airways Limited (AWU AMWU CEPU) Enterprise Agreement 11
Are you an Aircraft Maintenance Technician or Aviation Electroplater dreaming of a new adventure in Australia? Let Qantas take the stress out of visas and relocation! With endless opportunities and a vibrant lifestyle, Australia offers a perfect blend of professional growth and personal fulfillment. Imagine working in the dynamic aviation industry, surrounded by stunning landscapes, friendly locals, and a culture that values diversity and innovation. As an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, you’ll have the chance to elevate your career, with sponsorship available for you and your immediate family, along with relocation assistance to ensure a smooth transition.
As a Qantas Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME), you’ll be responsible for maintaining aircraft to high standards, working alongside specialist teams in a safety-focused, quality-driven environment. We’re looking for qualified AMEs (Mechanical, Avionic & Structures) or those with allied trade qualifications who are seeking sponsorship and relocation assistance to Australia. Embrace the opportunity to work in a country known for its quality of life, work-life balance, and commitment to excellence, and embark on this exciting journey today!
Engine and Component Maintenance Services team
Wheel and Brakes
You will be working in the Wheel and Brake Workshop. In this role, you will overhaul and repair wheels and brakes for Qantas Group and customer airlines. This includes disassembly, cleaning, inspecting, assembly, and testing of these essential components.
Engine Shop
You will be removing and installing quick engine change and line replaceable components, managing storage of engine assets and rectification of engine related repairs for Qantas Group and customer airlines as per manufacturer/company specifications.
Oxygen & Evacuation Systems
You will be working in the Evacuation Systems Workshop (Aircraft slides and rafts). In this role you will be responsible for the repair, overhaul and maintenance of the latest aircraft evacuation equipment including slides, reservoirs and gas generators for Qantas Group and customer airlines.
Electroplating
You will work within the Electroplating Team providing electroplating, anodising, surface preparation and cadmium plating services for various businesses within Qantas Engineering as well as other QANTAS group and external customers.
Eligible criteria
* Have an aircraft maintenance technician trade qualification or equivalent, preferably under EASA or CASA regulations
* Relevant Aircraft Maintenance trade experience minimum 6 years (Mechanical, Structures or Avionics)
* Extensive Aircraft servicing experience on various aircrafts in a maintenance environment (advantageous)
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of Aircraft Maintenance procedures
* Commitment to all safe working practices and service standards
* Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
* Commitment to being customer focused with flexibility and willingness to undertake other reasonable duties as required
* Highly developed attention to detail
* Meet all Visa requirements including English Language Proficiency with the ability to meet the English language requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs
Please note that this opportunity is only available to qualified aircraft technicians that Carry a trade aircraft technician qualification preferably under EASA or CASA regulations. Relocation and visa sponsorship packages are offered to those that meet the specific requirements outlined in this advertisement. The TSS Visa, subclass 482 is a pathway to gaining permanent residency within Australia.
Why Qantas?
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. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.
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