About the Company
Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia's largest regional, domestic and international airline. Qantas Fleet Programs keep us at the forefront of aviation innovation, developing state-of-the-art products across our new fleet strategies and existing Qantas aircraft.
About the Role
- Challenge yourself as an Aircraft Projects Engineer on high profile and exciting new cabin development programs across Qantas' Fleet Renewal Strategy
- Permanent full time opportunity as outlined in the Professional Engineers (Qantas Airways Limited) Enterprise Agreement 11
- Position based at our Mascot Corporate Campus, with occasional international travel opportunities
As an Aircraft Projects Engineer, you will be working within a specialist team of Engineers and Technical Officers to develop and deliver aircraft interior products and modifications for strategic projects on Qantas Group aircraft. This will involve developing design documentation to meet customer requirements, vendor proposal assessments, liaising with stakeholders and vendors to meet project milestones, and ensuring compliance with certification and regulatory airworthiness requirements.
Essential Requirements
- Professional Engineering degree qualifications in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Avionics, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Structures or equivalent industry experience or qualifications
- Experience providing timely customer-focused specialist engineering advice and support to the Qantas Group, another airline, aircraft manufacturer, supplier or related consultancy
- Thorough working knowledge of CASR Part 21 & Part 42 regulations; an understanding of EASA and FAA regulations is desirable
- Extensive aviation engineering experience, preferably with a background in cabin interior product development and working knowledge of seats, monuments, galleys, lavatories, furniture, customer bars, lighting, systems and IFEC
- Experience managing small/medium/large design projects or tasks to meet complex stakeholder requirements within tight schedules, budgets and other parameters
- Highly developed skills in problem solving and analytical thinking
- Demonstrated adherence to strict compliance and safety regulations
- Ability to manage expectations of customers in line with relevant service level agreements
- Detailed knowledge of procedures and processes for continuing airworthiness of Qantas and/or other customer aircraft
- Sound organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise conflicting tasks in order to meet strict deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail
- Self-motivated with a strong team spirit and passion for aircraft interior products
- Proficient with Microsoft and Project Management tools, and working knowledge of Engineering workflow and maintenance tools including Smartsheet preferable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to interpret and translate complex technical information clearly and concisely
Benefits
- Flexible leave options including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options
- Discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe for you, your family and friends, plus exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays
- Access to thousands of rewards across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment, plus salary packaging
- Wellbeing support, including mental health resources, an interactive wellbeing app and tailored nutrition plans
How to Apply
If you're up for an exciting challenge with strong motivation to contribute to Qantas's core sustainability objectives, register your interest and we'll be in touch. Applications close Sunday 23rd August 2026.