Your key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring fleet defects and aircraft technical health to maximise availability and minimise operational disruption
• Leading in-depth defect investigations, including root cause analysis and trend identification
• Providing technical guidance during troubleshooting to support timely aircraft return to service
• Driving the Performance & Reliability Program, including recurrent defect management and preventative maintenance actions
• Supporting reliability analysis and the delivery of quarterly reliability review meetings
• Working with OEMs and internal stakeholders to implement engineering solutions and AMP variations where required
• Partnering with Procurement to develop robust work scopes for rotable components
• Championing safety, compliance and continuous improvement across fleet operations

Through your work, you’ll directly contribute to a safe, reliable and customer-focused flying program.

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



• An aircraft maintenance engineer licence (or previously held) in Category B1, B2 or C, or an equivalent overseas licence; or
• An engineering qualification (Diploma level or higher) in Aeronautical, Avionics, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics
• CASA type ratings and experience on VARA aircraft types (E2-190 and/or A320) – highly regarded
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance operations and/or Maintenance Watch
• Experience in Maintenance Watch and/or Fleet Engineering environments
• Exposure to aircraft reliability programs (MSG-3)
• Experience using systems such as TRAX, IAS and/or Movement Manager
• Previous leadership, management or supervisory experience (desirable)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving capability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced data and computer skills, including Excel, Power BI, Word and Outlook
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Confidence making timely technical assessments and sound operational decisions
• Training in Six Sigma, project management or conflict resolution (desirable)