Aircraft Performance Engineer

Company
Qantas
Job Location
Australia, Australia / Nz
Job Role
Engineer
Contract Type
Full-Time
Salary
Posted Date
2026-02-18
Job Expiry Date
2026-03-20
Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree

You’ll have: 


  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 2+ years of relevant aviation experience
  • Strong knowledge of low‑speed and high‑speed aircraft performance
  • Experience with aircraft performance tools (OPT, Flysmart, Guru2) and OEM performance software
  • Understanding of CASR Part 121 and CAO 100.7 weight control regulations
  • Proficiency in Golang and Python to automate calculations and develop analytical tools
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to operate effectively in a risk‑managed, time‑critical operational environment
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple operational stakeholders
  • Experience in aircraft weight control, loading schedules and weight/CG management (desirable)
  • A team‑focused mindset with the ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement


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