Fleet Engineer Mechanical Systems & Cabin

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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.

What you’ll be doing…

Based at either our Brisbane or Melbourne Hangars, you'll join our Mechanical Systems & Cabin Engineering team, supporting the continuing airworthiness, configuration control and reliability of our Boeing 737 NG and 737 MAX fleet.

In this role, you'll help ensure our aircraft mechanical systems and cabin interiors continue to meet the highest standards of safety, compliance and performance. You'll contribute to technical investigations, engineering assessments, defect resolution and reliability initiatives, while supporting preventative and predictive maintenance strategies that improve fleet reliability and operational performance.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your engineering career within a collaborative and supportive team. Whether you're bringing existing airline engineering experience or looking to apply your engineering knowledge in a fleet environment, you'll be supported to further develop your technical capability while making a meaningful contribution from day one.

You’ll be great in this role if you have…

You're passionate about aviation and enjoy working in a collaborative environment where safety, precision and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do.

Whether you're early in your engineering career or bring years of industry experience, you'll thrive in this role if you're curious, proactive and eager to learn. You take a practical approach to problem-solving, have a passion for continually developing your technical expertise and, most importantly, bring a positive attitude, take ownership of your work, enjoy collaborating with others and take pride in delivering quality outcomes.

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

• A degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical or a related Engineering discipline, or an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering qualification (Certificate IV, Diploma or equivalent).
• A sound understanding of engineering principles, with an interest in aircraft mechanical systems and cabin engineering, and a desire to develop your knowledge in a fleet engineering environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical information
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across a range of stakeholders
• Strong computer literacy and confidence working with engineering systems and data

The following would be highly regarded:

• Experience within an airline, MRO or aircraft maintenance environment
• Experience working on Boeing 737 aircraft
• Experience with TRAX/eMRO Engineering Maintenance System

What you’ll get from us...

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones, including $1,000 worth of travel credits per year
• A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office (3 days a week in office)
• Be based at our Brisbane or Melbourne Engineering Hangar, with free on-site parking
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• ‘Dress for Your Day’ enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply?  We are ready to hear from you!