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Fleet Engineer Avionics

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Hybrid)Full-time2 days ago

We're the airline that dares to do things a little differently. Bold, down-to-earth and built around giving our guests real choice.

Safety is our backbone, service is our heartbeat, and our people are our superpower. Our Engineering team plays a critical role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable and ready to fly. Working across our Boeing 737 NG and 737 MAX fleet in a highly regulated environment, we combine technical expertise with innovation and continuous improvement to deliver safe, efficient and dependable operations for our guests.

About the Role

Based at either our Brisbane or Melbourne Hangars, you will be working within the Avionics and IFE team. As an Avionics Engineer you will maintain continuing airworthiness through effective configuration control of the aircraft's software, avionics and electrical systems for the operated fleet types, as well as assist in initiating preventative or predictive maintenance strategies to improve aircraft technical dispatch reliability.

Essential Requirements

  • A Certificate IV or higher qualification in Aircraft Maintenance within the Avionics discipline, or hold or have previously held an Aircraft Engineer Licence (Category B2 or equivalent) within the Avionics discipline, or an Engineering degree in Aeronautical, Avionics, Electrical or Electronics
  • At least five years' relevant aviation engineering experience, including a minimum of two years in an airline technical services, support or aircraft maintenance environment working on comparable aircraft types
  • Advanced computer and data analysis skills
  • Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance regulations, standards, maintenance and reliability programs; Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness (ICA); aircraft certification requirements; and aircraft structure, systems and propulsion

Desirable

  • Experience with TRAX/eMRO Engineering Maintenance System
  • Aircraft software configuration management, including Boeing 737 MAX software management

Benefits / What We Offer

  • Discounted flights for you and your loved ones, including $1,000 worth of travel credits per year
  • A flexible, hybrid work style (3 days a week in office)
  • Free on-site parking at the Engineering Hangar
  • Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
  • Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app