Aircraft Worker

Qantas; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qantas Brisbane is seeking an Aircraft Worker on a permanent full-time basis to support the engineering team. The role includes a rotating shift roster and tasks in aircraft towing, hangar preparation, and tooling administration.

You will operate and maintain company mobile equipment, contribute to compliance tasks, and work closely with a proactive team to ensure safe, efficient maintenance operations in the Brisbane area.

Qualifications

• Experience in an airport operational environment.
• Tug/aircraft towing experience is highly regarded.
• Capable of working independently and within a team.
• Strong customer focus and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to obtain CAT 3-RWY/AROC/MR/HRWL qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Towing aircraft and performing general duties in the hangar.
• Operate and maintain company mobile equipment as required.
• Assist in hangar preparation for maintenance checks.
• Provide tooling and equipment administration and ensure compliance.
• Support safe operations and follow safety practices.

Skills

Aircraft towing

Airport operations

Teamwork

Customer focus

Detail oriented

Drivers licence

AROC 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