Manager Maintenance Forecasting

Join the Jetstar team at a pivotal moment in our history as we embark on a new era of low fares travel. As we emerge from the pandemic, the outlook for our domestic and international flying is very strong and our teams are excited to welcome our new A321LR Neo's as we continue on our mission to offer all day, every day low fares so more people can fly to more places, more often.

About our Engineering Team

The Jetstar Engineering Team are at the forefront of delivering our superior safety standards. They are responsible for ensuring the airworthiness, reliability, and performance of our fleet of aircraft to ensure they take to the skies safely.

The Opportunity

We now have an exciting opportunity to join the Maintenance Operations Team in the role of Manager Maintenance Forecasting and Performance. Reporting to the Manager Maintenance Operations, the primary function of this role is to assess the short, mid and long term maintenance requirements and capacity settings so that Maintenance Operations can make informed decisions about the allocation of maintenance work. The role is also required to measure the performance of the Engineering business and drive continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Manager Maintenance Operations, key responsibilities of this role include:

- Consolidation of maintenance requirements across heavy, intermediate and line maintenance, including all scheduled and unscheduled requirements to optimise efficiency.
- Working closely with the Operations Teams to ensure the forecasted flying schedule can be delivered.
- Collaborating with key stakeholders to jointly develop initiatives to reduce maintenance demand and optimise fleet performance.
- Working with internal and external suppliers to assess performance and inform continuous improvement opportunities and negotiation of agreements.
- Identify and execute on strategic opportunities to change the mix of maintenance footprint and maintenance suppliers to improve engineering and airline business outcomes.
- Developing financial budget estimates for maintenance execution associated with forecast demand and suppliers.
- Monitoring and reporting on the performance of the Engineering business to internal stakeholders and customer airlines.

To be considered for this role, you will bring:

- Experience in airline operations and/or aircraft engineering
- Experience managing interface with Part 145 suppliers for maintenance execution
- In depth knowledge and competency in reviewing and understanding aircraft maintenance programs (e.g. AMP)
- Stakeholder and supplier performance management skills

What's in it for you
- Our team members enjoy access to unlimited heavily discounted fares to destinations all over the world - not only for team members, but for their favourite travel companions too. Our staff travel benefit includes discounts on airfares, accommodation, car hire and travel insurance for both domestic and international travel. Discounts can be used within the Jetstar Group airlines, Qantas and other partner airlines.
- Access to a range of salary packaging and leave benefits.
- As a member of the Qantas Group, you will have the opportunity to build a career across multiple functions, locations and airlines.
- Structured programs and resources to support your health and wellbeing and development.
- Talk to us about how we can make this role work flexibly for you such that you can achieve your potential.

About Jetstar

The Jetstar Group is one of the largest low-cost airline groups in the Asia Pacific by revenue and has flown more than 300 million passengers since it launched in 2004. Collectively the Jetstar Group offers more than 5,000 (pre-COVID) flights a week to 58 destinations in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. The Group operates a fleet of more than 90 aircraft, including Airbus A320, Airbus A321 and Boeing 787-8.

Jetstar's mission is to offer all day, every day low fares to enable more people to fly to more places, more often.

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