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Qantas

Senior Engineer Cabin Systems



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03.Mar.2016
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Qantas
Airlines - Aviation Maintenance
Mascot, Australia
027761

Description:

Mascot Corporate Campus location

Attractive salary and benefits

Critical role managing all aspects of Cabin Airworthiness

For nearly a century now, Qantas has been bringing travellers together with the people they love – both from around Australia and all over the globe. It’s just part of being the Spirit of Australia.
These days, we’re widely regarded as an airline people can count on – both on the ground and in the air. It’s a reputation that hasn’t just seen us become the world’s leading long distance airline – but an Australian icon, too. And we’d love for you to be a part of that.

In your role as Senior Engineer - Cabin Systems, you will join a small but experienced team that is responsible for the maintenance program of cabin products and also continued airworthiness aspects across Qantas fleets and customer aircraft. A multi-faceted role, you will be a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders such as line maintenance, flight operations, customer experience and external vendors.

Prioritising a considerable workload in a rapidly changing environment, you will contribute directly to delivering world class fleet reliability and cabin experience for passengers of the Qantas Group.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Reviewing Service Literature including Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and actioning in accordance with the Modifications Policy

Preparing business cases and raise Opex / Capex requests

Carrying out AD peer reviews

Developing modification and inspection programs to mitigate fleet technical risks

Managing configuration in information systems, including life-limit controls and inter-changeability

Developing, maintain & optimise airframe and component System of Maintenance (on-wing and off-wing maintenance programs)

Monitoring airframe and component performance and reliability

Identifying and instruct actions to prevent impending operational issues & to improve operational performance

Identifying opportunities to improve operational performance and cost of ownership

Providing specialist technical support to Qantas fleet and customer airlines

Maintaining relationships with OEM and suppliers and manage regular Supplier Review Meetings

Communicate to internal and external stakeholders and ensure their expectations are met

Requirements:

What you’ll bring to the role:

Significant experience in a technical role is required, preferably with Cabin Mechanical background

Degree qualifications in Engineering with extensive aviation experience

Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance systems, configuration control and IT systems

Ability to work with OEM's and STC holders in the provision of services, parts and on-going support

Understanding of FAA, EASA & CASA regulatory requirements for aircraft design, operation and aircraft maintenance

Project management experience and/or training

Self-motivated and with demonstrated ability to work under pressure as part of a team

Time management skills to ensure completion of planned work and tasks

Sound written and verbal communication skills

High levels of communication and organisational skills

We’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge and excite you – and give you the support you need to really go places. Here, everyone’s treated with the respect they deserve. And everyone has the potential to make the most of their skills.

Be a part of something special – get in touch today.

Qantas is an Equal Opportunity Employer – so by coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives, and is always striving to bring out the best in Australia’s youth, the arts and sport. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander – and people from every other kind of background – to apply.

Qantas Group Company: Qantas Airways Limited (ABN:16009661901)
Work Type: Full-time
Job Location: AUS-AUS-NSW-Mascot

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