Reliability and Connected Aircraft Engineer

• Play a key role in improving aircraft reliability and unlocking insights from connected aircraft systems 
• Collaborate across QantasLink and Qantas Group engineering functions to deliver safety and performance outcomes 
• Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Adelaide  

At QantasLink Engineering, we’re at the forefront of maintaining and improving the reliability of Australia’s largest regional airline fleet. Our work keeps communities connected and ensures the highest standards of safety and performance. This means the opportunities for our people are endless—you’ll have the chance to develop your technical expertise, contribute to innovative maintenance and reliability programs, and make a real impact on the future of regional aviation. 

We understand what needs to be delivered and take the initiative to keep things moving. Our engineering teams work collaboratively across QantasLink and the wider Qantas Group to deliver on our customers’ expectations and maintain operational excellence. 

As a Reliability and Connected Aircraft Engineer, you’ll help develop insights through the CASA-approved Reliability Program and work closely with Technical Services Engineers. You’ll structure problem identification, prioritisation and solution development using Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) and MSG-3 methodologies that underpin our continuing airworthiness and maintenance programs. 

You’ll also be the technical focal point for day-of-operations activity for our connected aircraft, managing aircraft software distribution and connectivity systems. This includes facilitating insights from aircraft-sourced data to improve safety, performance and predictive maintenance. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Utilise MSG-3 (Maintenance Steering Group) knowledge to provide recommendations on improvements to the established maintenance program. 
• Coordinate a regular cadence and feedback loop with internal and external stakeholders across-business functions (e.g. QE Predictive, Digital, EFM, OEMs including Airbus) for benchmarking of fleet performance. Identify opportunities to optimise the maintenance program to drive continuous improvement. 
• Create strategic data analysis packs for Senior Management and/or internal/external stakeholders to optimise the AMP, off-wing maintenance, and aircraft technical/modification standard. 
• Coordinate reporting to OEMs Technical engineering for connected aircraft systems including (but not limited to) ViaSat Inflight Connectivity, A220 Health Management Unit and Virtual Quick Access Recorder data. 
• Administer the operation of systems for creation and modification of User Modifiable Software and User Certifiable Software along with subsequent monitoring and verification of aircraft software configuration. 
• Review OEM service literature for incorporation into the NJS fleet and Approved Maintenance Program (AMP) for ongoing airworthiness and to improve operational reliability. 
• Attend Reliability Review Board meetings (as required) and action allocated tasks in a timely manner. 
• Carry out special projects related to enhancing the technical status of the fleet. 
• Comply with Group Management Systems and Policy 

You’ll have:  

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in aircraft engineering and/or reliability roles 
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering experience
• Knowledge of Reliability Centred Maintenance and MSG-3 methodologies 
• Experience with Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation P42 and regulatory frameworks 
• Strong problem-solving and influencing skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication 
• Ability to manage multiple activities and complexity  

Why Qantas?   

You’ll 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 you’ll 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. You’ll 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, we’ve 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 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees. 
• We’ll 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.  
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.  

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  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 close: Friday 10th of April 2026.