Manager Fleet Reliability & Maintenance Programs

• Shape fleet reliability and maintenance strategy for Network Aviations Fokker and Embraer fleet enhancing safety compliance and on-time performance 
• Lead and influence across CAMO partnering with engineering planning OEMs and regulators to optimise aircraft performance 
• Be part of the Qantas Group where safety continuous improvement and doing the right thing are at the heart of everything we do 

At Qantas we represent Australia to the world. From our red tail in the sky to the teams on the ground who keep us flying safely every day were driven by a shared commitment to excellence. 

Were seeking a Manager Fleet Reliability & Maintenance Programs to join Network Aviation playing a critical leadership role within our Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO). This role is responsible for developing maintaining and governing the fleet reliability and approved maintenance programs for our Fokker and Embraer aircraft ensuring regulatory compliance while optimising fleet performance and on-time performance outcomes. 

Youll lead a small specialist team chair reliability and AMP review forums and work closely with internal stakeholders OEMs and regulators to ensure our maintenance programs remain effective compliant and future-ready. 

What youll be doing 

• Own and govern the Fleet Reliability Program ensuring compliance with CASA Part 42 and CAMO Exposition requirements 

• Lead the development maintenance and continuous improvement of the Approved Maintenance Programs (AMP) 

• Chair Reliability Review Panel and AMP Review Board meetings driving data-led decision making 

• Analyse fleet performance trends and defects to proactively improve reliability and on-wing time 

• Partner with engineering planning operations and commercial teams to support OTP and customer experience 

• Lead coach and develop a team of reliability and maintenance program specialists 

• Actively engage with auditors regulators OEMs and industry partners 

Youll bring 

• Extensive experience in airworthiness management reliability programs or maintenance program development 

• Strong working knowledge of CASA Part 42 AMP governance and OEM maintenance planning frameworks 

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence across technical and operational teams 

• A continuous improvement mindset backed by strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication capability 

• Relevant qualifications such as a LAME or Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering 

Why Qantas 

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 love to travel: Enjoy heavily 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. 

• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 14 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees. 

• 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. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships. 

• Well support your wellbeing: Whether its learning to better support your own and others mental health our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan. 

• Were constantly evolving and this means the opportunities for our people are every role theres the opportunity to embrace personal development and career growth ownership of projects and the ability to make an impact. 

 
Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

If youre ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you submit an application and lets explore how we go places together. 

To apply please upload your resume only no cover letter required 
 
Applications close: 02nd of May 2026 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time