Demand Forecasting & Insights Lead
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Job Summary
- Make an impact by shaping Jetstars longterm engineering maintenance demand forecasts.
- Full time permanent opportunity based at our Jetstar Headquarters
- Take off with exclusive employee perks including our world-class staff travel program
About Our Engineering Team
We rely on our Jetstar Engineering Team to deliver our superior safety standards up to the second. Theyre the trouble-shooters glitch-fixers and tech-experts who make sure we take to the sky safely. Solving problems. Trying new things. Getting hands-on. Fixing and double checking. Its all part of the day job as a Jetstar Engineer whether youre on the frontline as a Maintenance Engineer or in our Engineering Corporate & Support Team ensuring that we land deadlines keep projects on track and work as a team to help us transform our fleet for the better.
Your Opportunity
As our new Demand Forecasting & Insights Lead you will be responsible for developing a deep understanding of engineering maintenance demand and delivering accurate forecasts over a five-year horizon. The role operates across two key dimensions: building robust forward looking forecasting capability and translating complex demand drivers from across the business into clear actionable insights.
You will work closely with CAMO AMO Fleet and operational stakeholders to identify and capture demand drivers ensuring these inputs are effectively modelled and communicated to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Reporting to the Senior Manager Engineering Network & Strategic Planning you will play a critical role in aligning long term engineering demand with strategic financial and operational planning.
Youll be responsible for:
- Lead engagement with CAMO AMO Fleet and operational stakeholders to capture demand inputs validate assumptions resolve discrepancies and communicate forecasting insights to governance forums.
- Own the design delivery and technical architecture of engineering planning analytics including dashboards and reporting (Power BI Streamlit or similar) covering KPIs productivity and footprint efficiency.
- Drive forecasting analytics and reporting accuracy through continuous model refinement performance monitoring and stakeholder feedback.
- Champion AI automation and optimisation within planning by developing Python based tools automating data pipelines and partnering with IT/Digital to pilot and implement new technologies.
- Enable capability uplift across the engineering planning function through selfservice analytics training user guides and advanced analytical support to Managers and Planning Analysts.
To be successful in this role ideally youll have:
- Degree in a quantitative discipline and/or relevant certifications (Data Science Statistics Analytics Engineering Computer Science or similar) desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in data analytics demand forecasting or business intelligence roles.
- Strong Python capability for data analysis forecasting automation and statistical modelling.
- Proven experience developing forecasting or predictive models with accountability for accuracy.
- Experience building dashboards and analytics solutions using BI tools (eg Power BI Tableau) including SQL and data integration.
- Exposure to AI/ML tools and modern analytics techniques highly regarded.
- Strong analytical thinking attention to data quality and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to translate complex technical insights for senior nontechnical stakeholders and work effectively across the business.
- Aviation or operational planning experience advantageous but not essential.
Your Life At Jetstar Is Unlike Any Other
Put the craft in aircraft: Theres a new fleet of A321LR NEOs waiting for your arrival. Beyond Jetstar our Engineering Team get to exposure to projects related to the Qantas Groups A320/1 B787 and A321 Freighters.
Make work feel like a holiday: Join a fun driven team where work feels like a holiday. Our people take every opportunity to takeoff together and find ways to help their teammates soar.
Theres a place for everyone at Jetstar: For us travel and meeting new people go hand in hand. We invite our people to get involved in various Employee Network Groups that play an important role in creating our inclusive and supportive culture that we are fiercely proud of. We believe that teams with a diversity of ideas and experiences are more creative innovative and solve problems quickly. We welcome applications from anyone who wants to takeoff with us. If you have support or access requirements just reach out and let us know what you need.
Were Jetstar. Lets takeoff together
We cant wait to hear from you. Apply by: Sunday 19th April 2026.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australias largest domestic and international airline. The Qantas Group's main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands Qantas and Jetstar operating regional, ... View more
