What you’ll be doing…

The Maintenance Planning team is responsible for implementing the airline’s Approved Maintenance Program and acquitting all maintenance requirements (planned and un-planned) in a timely and cost-effective manner, ensuring no overdue maintenance requirement and undue restrictions to the operation.

The Line Planning Engineer position is a Brisbane based, permanent full-time position which involves working day and night shifts on a rotational basis. This role will be situated at our operations centre which is located in Southbank and is a unique opportunity that offers a great work, life and balance! You will be working in a fast paced, dynamic and collaborative environment.

The position will include:

• Overseeing the daily maintenance plan acquittal and finalising the upcoming plan for hangar and gate maintenance to ensure optimal efficiency within our capacity agreements.
• Liaising with engineering and maintenance stakeholders to resolve production issues ensuring that maintenance tasks are carried out when planned to standards and deadlines.
• Coordinating resources and facilities to ensure work packages are achievable, completed to the standards required whilst protecting our fleet operational availability.

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

• Have a minimum 3 years’ experience in engineering/aircraft maintenance for an airline that operates aircraft that are the same, or of a similar complexity as the aircraft operated by Virgin Australia
• Hold a certification in Aeroskills (minimum cert IV) or a relevant tertiary qualification
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work requirements in an operationally fluid and fast paced environment
• Have a working knowledge of OEM maintenance manuals and documentation
• Have a working knowledge of an aircraft structure and systems, including the propulsion system for aircraft/engine types operated by the airline, or of similar aircraft type and complexity
• Understand maintenance planning concepts
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office (Intermediate or Advanced)
• Understand the maintenance assessment process (MSG-3) and Approved Maintenance Programs for Virgin Australia aircraft types, or aircraft types of similar complexity

Desired but not essential…..

• Come from either a maintenance or production planning role (desirable)
• Previous experience working in both line and heavy maintenance environments.

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• 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.