Job Description

As part of the Qantas Group, National Jet Systems offer an exceptional level of safety and service while playing an important role in connecting communities and industries across Australia. The business is experiencing its most exciting growth opportunity to date as we look forward to introducing the Airbus A220 into our fleet.

• Challenge yourself in this dynamic engineering role supporting the continued airworthiness of our growing fleet
• Together we’ll drive technical excellence and improve fleet reliability and performance
• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Adelaide

At QantasLink Engineering, we’re at the forefront of maintaining and improving the reliability of Australia’s largest regional airline fleet. Our work keeps communities connected and ensures the highest standards of safety and performance. This means the opportunities for our people are endless—you’ll have the chance to develop your technical expertise, contribute to innovative maintenance and reliability programs, and make a real impact on the future of regional aviation.

We understand what needs to be delivered and take the initiative to keep things moving. Our engineering teams work collaboratively across QantasLink and the wider Qantas Group to deliver on our customers’ expectations and maintain operational excellence.

As a Technical Services Engineer, you will provide technical engineering support and advice to the National Jet Systems CAMO function. You’ll play a key role in enhancing the technical condition of our Airbus A220aircraft and components, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while driving reliability and cost-effective outcomes across the fleet.

You’ll have:

• 5+ years’ experience in a technical aviation or engineering environment
• Qualifications in aircraft engineering or a related discipline (AME, LAME, engineering degree or equivalent)
• Experience within a commercial aircraft environment (Airbus commercial aircraft exposure highly advantageous)
• Strong working knowledge of CASR Part 42, 21J and 21M regulations
• Proven ability to investigate defects, analyse trends and improve reliability outcomes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Key responsibilities include:

• Liaising with OEMs to support effective modification and repair outcomes
• Conducting engineering assessments and translating ICAs into actionable maintenance solutions
• Investigating repetitive defects and reliability trends, providing recommendations for improvement
• Supporting maintenance operations with technical troubleshooting and defect resolution
• Participating in reliability programs and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with CASA regulations and internal safety and quality standards
• Preparing and maintaining accurate technical records and reports

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.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  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.

Applications close: Monday 20th of July 2026.