Aircraft Trimmer

• Challenge yourself with maintaining and delivering high quality products to the aircraft

• In a supportive and team spirited environment, we’ll achieve a common goal together

• Full time, permanent opportunity on a day shift 700-1500 – based in Melbourne

Qantas Engineering keeps us at the forefront of aviation, caring and maintaining both the Qantas fleet, as well as aircraft for our customers. Working with state-of-the-art equipment and resources, our shared commitment to professional excellence continues to keep our customers safe.

We’re constantly evolving, and this means the opportunities for our people are endless. There’s opportunity to embrace personal development and career growth, own projects and make an impact. At Qantas, our beliefs guide the way we work, always staying true to our customers and this iconic brand. You’ll be challenged to do more with less and make the impossible possible. Along the way, you’ll have plenty of fun, meet amazing people and have experiences like no other.

As the Aircraft Maintenance (AM) Trimmer you will be responsible for the manufacture and repair of aircraft and component trimming and furnishings, including but not limited to; aircraft interior furnishings and ULD straps and curtains.  You will be working with a range of specialist teams enabling you to provide excellent engineering standards on a solid foundation of safety, quality, reliability and service.

You’ll have –

• Completed Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology (AQF AUR32320) or equivalent. 

• Relevant Aircraft Maintenance experience is desirable, but not essential.

• Previous relevant experience with interior trimming.

• Proven ability to work within tight tolerances requiring a high degree of precision and accuracy.

• Ability to complete all documentation and reporting requirements to a high standard.

• Taken ownership and driven outcomes to meet business requirements.

• Compliance and safety focus, adhering to all safe working practices and service standards.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

• Commitment to being customer focused with the flexibility and willingness to undertake other reasonable duties as required.

• A working knowledge of computers and intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Highly developed attention to detail.

• Demonstrated highly ethical behaviour standards and self-discipline.

Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restrictions or sponsorship.

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. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.

**Pay grade opportunities Trade 8 to Trade 13** - subject to experience  

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