Job Description

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.

• Join a high-performing Engineering team delivering safe, high-quality aircraft maintenance outcomes
• Challenge yourself to see the possibilities and take pride in delivering business objectives
• Permanent position based at Brisbane Base Maintenance

Qantas Engineering keeps us at the forefront of aviation, caring and maintaining both the Qantas fleet, as well as aircraft for our third-party customers, our technical capability underpins the success of Qantas. We’ve always been pioneers, and we’re proud to see that spirit in our people today.

As a team, we rally together like no other, making each other feel supported, included and valued. Safety is our first priority. Our organisation wide commitment means every individual takes responsibility for creating a safe and healthy workplace for our customers, suppliers, assets, operations and the wider community.

As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, AME Fitting & Machining, you will be responsible for the manufacture, assembly, repair, and maintenance of aircraft components and mechanical systems in accordance with engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and production schedules.

The role supports both traditional fitting and machining activities and the growing CNC capability within the workshop, contributing to improved technical capability, precision manufacturing, and operational efficiency.

You’ll have –

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining) or equivalent
• Proven experience in fitting and machining within a precision engineering or maintenance environment
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and work to tight tolerances
• Experience operating lathe and/or CNC machining equipment
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures and relevant regulatory requirements, ideally within a safety-critical environment (aviation highly regarded)
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance and quality outcomes
• High attention to detail, with accurate documentation and reporting capability
• Ability to work effectively in a team, demonstrate accountability and maintain high professional standards
• Customer-focused mindset with flexibility to support operational requirements, including shift work

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 (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.

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.

Sponsorship and relocation packages can be provided for eligible candidates and immediate family members – opportunity to gain a Skills-In-Demand Visa (subclass 482), with a pathway to permanent residency for anyone who meets permanent residency eligibility criteria. Please note that this opportunity is only available to qualified aircraft engineers/technicians that carry a trade aircraft technician qualification. While sponsorship can be considered, priority will be given to candidates with full, unrestricted work rights in Australia or New Zealand.

**Pay grade opportunities Trade 8 to Trade 13** - subject to experience

Qantas Airways Limited (AWU, AMWU, CEPU) Enterprise Agreement 12 or

Qantas Airways Limited (AWU, AMWU, CEPU) Brisbane Base Maintenance Agreement 7

If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.

Applications Close: Thursday 23rd July 2026