Aircraft Worker

Qantas Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Qantas Group in Brisbane is seeking an Aircraft Worker to support our Engineering & Maintenance team on a permanent full-time basis. You will perform aircraft towing, assist with hangar preparation and ensure tooling and equipment are ready for maintenance checks, working across a rotating shift roster.

You should have airport operational experience, a valid driver’s licence, and be eligible to obtain additional licences (CAT 3-RWY, MR) and HRWL.

Qualifications

• Experience in an airport operational environment.
• Experience as a tug driver in aircraft towing operations will be highly regarded.
• Worked independently and as part of a productive team.
• Customer focus and ability to form good working relationships.
• Strong organisation skills with attention to detail.
• Can-do attitude and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Current and valid Drivers Licence.
• Ability to obtain a CAT 3-RWY Airside Drivers Licence (AROC required).
• Ability to obtain a Medium Rigid (MR) Drivers Licence.
• Ability to hold High Risk Work Licences (HRWL).

Responsibilities

• Tow aircraft and perform general duties including local chores and operate/maintain company mobile equipment.
• Support hangar preparation for maintenance checks and ensure provision of tooling and equipment.
• Handle administrative and compliance tasks relating to tooling.

Skills

Airport operations

Aircraft towing

Team player

Customer focus

Organised / detail oriented

Resilience under pressure

Driver's licence

CAT 3-RWY licence eligibility

MR licence

HRWL eligibility

Job description

• Business Function: Engineering & Maintenance
• Parent Business Function: Engineering & Maintenance
• Time Type: Full time
• Worker Sub-Type: Permanent

Company Description

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia's largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands - Qantas and Jetstar - operating regional, domestic, and international services.

Job Description

• Challenge yourself in this fast-paced role supporting our Brisbane Engineering team
• Position is covered under Qantas Airways Limited AWU / AMWU / CEPU - Non-Aircraft Trade (Aircraft Worker)
• Permanent Full Time opportunity in Brisbane on a rotating shift roster

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

We're committed to providing a safe and injury-free workplace through world-class safety practices, integrating operational safety into all our business activities

Your new position as Aircraft Worker will see youperforming towing of aircraft and general duties including local chores and to operate and maintain company mobile equipment as required by the operation.

This role is integral to supporting the operational business unit in hangar preparation for all maintenance checks, ensuring the provision of aircraft tooling and equipment in the area, as well as having responsibility for administrative and compliance tasks relating to tooling.

You'll have:

• Experience in an airport operational environment
• Experience as a tug driver in aircraft towing operations will be highly regarded
• Worked independently and as part of a productive team
• A customer focus and ability to form good working relationships
• Strong organisation skills with attention to detail
• A 'can do' attitude and the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• A current and valid Drivers Licence
• Ability to obtain a CAT 3-RWY Airside Drivers Licence, which includes the requirement to hold an Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC)
• Ability to obtain a Medium Rigid (MR) Drivers Licence
• Ability to hold High Risk Work Licences (HRWL)

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 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.

The Qantas Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to a working environment that embraces diversity and inclusion. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you require any adjustments or support through the recruitment process, please advise at the time of application. All personal information will be handled confidentially in line with relevant privacy legislation.

Applications Close: Sunday 8th November 2026