Head of Line Maintenance

• Senior leadership role in our Qantas Engineering Line Maintenance operations with a focus on operational excellence strategy and continuous improvement. 
• Drive innovation to deliver outstanding service across Qantas Engineering Line Maintenance operations.  
• Build a culture of accountability engagement and collaboration to support Qantas Engineering and the Groups evolving needs 

Today were busy planning for tomorrow. We look to the future to guide the way we innovate helping the Qantas Group to stay relevant and responsive in an evolving industry. 

As the Head of Line Maintenance you will be responsible for leading the operational outcomes of Qantas Engineering Line Maintenance across both domestic and international locations. This pivotal role involves responsibility for aircraft maintenance operations including people leadership safety regulatory compliance commercial performance and customer satisfaction. With a strong focus on strategic direction you will drive key business initiatives aimed at streamlining operations enhancing productivity and efficiency all while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality.  

This role will require you to be eligible to hold Accountable and Responsible Manager roles and to ensure compliance with CASA Civil Aviation Regulations (CASR Part 145. 

To be successful in this position you will have: 

• Proven expertise in airline operations aircraft maintenance and/or continuing airworthiness.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business Finance or Engineering with an MBA highly regarded. 
• Strong track record in organisational leadership project and change management people management and commercial negotiations. 
• Extensive experience managing and leading within highly unionised environments. 
• Demonstrated relationshipbuilding and influencing skills with the ability to foster trust and engagement across all levels of the business. 
• Thorough understanding of the Civil Aviation regulations and other regulations governing industrial workforce management (WH&S Industrial Relations Environment EEO etc.. 
• Demonstrated capability in driving and implementing transformational change in complex fastpaced environments. 
• Proven ability to lead develop and inspire highperforming teams in operational settings. 

Why Qantas 

If youre successful in your application youll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully. 

There are many different opportunities across our team which means youll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. 
 
Youll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role weve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions the destinations are endless.  

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel. 

• We have flexible leave options:Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options. 
• Well give you access to thousands of rewards:Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping food and wine insurance health and wellbeing leisure and entertainment. 
• Well support your wellbeing:Whether its salary packaging for motor vehicles or electronic devices our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan. 
• We love to travel:Enjoy discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe both for you and your family and friends as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays. 

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us youll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation. 
 
Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restrictions or sponsorship. 
 
Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story get in touch today. 

Applications close: Tuesday 29th April 2025 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime