Senior Flight Operations Engineer

Job Location
Australia, Australia / Nz
Job Role
Engineer
Contract Type
Full-Time
Salary
Posted Date
2026-01-05
Job Expiry Date
2026-02-04
Qualification
Skills Certificate

You will…


  • Provide technical expertise on aircraft loading systems as senior SME for this work stream
  • Provide technical expertise on aircraft performance and airport technical information
  • Oversee the availability and data integrity of aircraft communication systems
  • Proactively identify and resolve connectivity and systems issues
  • Manage and improve flight operations engineering systems, infrastructure, and processes
  • Administer and control navigation databases for aircraft flight management and flight planning systems (Jeppesen/Honeywell)
  • Analyse operational data to support new routes and performance assessments
  • Lead and support projects that enhance automation, efficiency, and reliability across Flight Operations
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement
  • Mentor and support other team members, sharing knowledge and expertise across the function


You will be great in this role if you have…


  • Experience in an airline technical role
  • Tertiary qualification in Aviation or Engineering (or equivalent relevant experience)
  • Attendance at a large aircraft manufacturer’s aircraft performance course
  • CASA Weight Control Authority (WCA) with appropriate coverage for supported aircraft types, and experience in the design of aircraft loading systems for large transport category aircraft
  • Experience with aircraft performance, airport technical and navigation data management
  • Experience with IT systems and data processes related to flight operations
  • Experience in the authoring of airline technical and procedural documentation
  • Familiarity with aviation operational and navigational documentation including Nav Databases and Charting
  • Advanced data analysis skills and experience with relevant OEM software such as

  • Boeing Onboard Performance Tool (OPT),
  • Boeing AFM-DPI


  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly
  • Ability to mentor others and work collaboratively across teams
  • Calm and organised under pressure, with strong attention to detail and time management.
  • Flexibility to participate in an on-call roster (approximately one week every 4–5 weeks). An on-call allowance is included in the package.


Knowledge



  • Detailed understanding of the aviation legislation and regulations as they relate to aircraft performance, loading systems and navigation data.
  • Detailed understanding of aircraft air-ground datalink and communications.
  • Detailed understanding of the principles of flight operations engineering
  • Detailed understanding of IT systems and how they integrate into operations


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