Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Job Description

- Challenge yourself to see the possibilities within our Component Maintenance team
- An opportunity to utilise your Avionics experience
- Full time, permanent day shift [0700 – 1530] opportunity based in Melbourne

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.

You will be working in the Avionics Shop, where you'll be responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of electronic components. This includes tasks such as repairing oven control modules, microwave circuits, and emergency power supplies, as well as modifying and reconfiguring business and cockpit seating systems. You'll also support software configuration for onboard systems, perform harness and lighting repairs, and contribute to the overhaul of cabin equipment like coffeemakers and bun warmers. This hands-on role is based in our Electrical Overhaul Workshop and offers a diverse and technically engaging scope of work.

For the successful candidate, there will also be the potential for product certification qualification (NLCS) to be attained after a minimum qualification period (subject to performance and availability).

You’ll have –

- Certificate IV in Aeroskills, or the ability to successfully transfer your qualifications through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process OR an Allied trade qualification or Australian recognised equivalent qualification
- Prior experience working within components (Avionics shop) advantageous
- Commitment to being customer focused with flexibility and willingness to undertake other reasonable duties as required
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
- Demonstrated ability to work safety and adhering to all safety and compliance procedures
- High attention to detail and ability to comply with Qantas Maintenance procedures
- The ability to work to tight timelines with minimal supervision
- Flexibility with the ability to meet changing departmental requirements

We've worked hard to create a culture that will challenge and excite you - and give you the support you need to really go places. Here, everyone's treated with the respect they deserve, and everyone has the potential to make the most of their skills.

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 one 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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