Building on more than 100 years of history and experience, QantasLink is a consolidated network of regional airlines that connects passengers and communities across Australia. QantasLink is made up of four subsidiary organisations – Eastern Airlines, Sunstate Airlines, National Jet Systems and Network Aviation. Operating as an end-to-end airline, QantasLink harnesses the strength of its regional partnerships and a strong sense of family, to provide meaningful career paths for its more than 2,500 people with opportunities that might take you to exciting destinations across QantasLink or the Qantas Group.
Job Description
* Shape fleet reliability and maintenance strategy for Network Aviation's 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
We're 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.
You'll 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 You'll 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
You'll 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?
* 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.
* 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.
* We're constantly evolving, and this means the opportunities for our people are endless. In every role there's 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.
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