Fleet Engineer Mechanical Systems & Cabin

Virgin Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hybrid working arrangements

Discounted flights for you and your loved ones

Discounts on travel-related services

Free counselling and wellbeing app access

Dress for Your Day policy

Job summary

A leading airline in Melbourne is seeking a Fleet Engineer for mechanical systems and cabin. The ideal candidate should have a Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with expertise in maintenance regulations. This position offers flexible hybrid working, discounted flights, and other benefits to support well-being.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant work experience with at least 2 years in an airline technical services role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft structure and systems.
• Regulations applicable to aircraft maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain airworthiness through configuration control of aircraft systems.
• Initiate preventative maintenance to improve technical reliability.

Skills

Advanced computer or data analysis skills

Knowledge of aircraft maintenance regulations

Communication skills

Education

Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Fleet Engineer Mechanical Systems & Cabin

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Overview

As Fleet Engineer of mechanical systems, you will maintain continuing airworthiness through effective configuration control of the aircraft mechanical systems and cabin for the operated fleet types as well as initiate preventative or predictive maintenance strategies to improve aircraft technical dispatch reliability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuing airworthiness through configuration control of the aircraft mechanical systems and cabin for the operated fleet types.
• Initiate preventative or predictive maintenance strategies to improve aircraft technical dispatch reliability.

Qualifications

• A suitable Aviation Engineering Qualification — Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or equivalent, having held an Aircraft Engineering License, or relevant Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, within the Mechanical discipline.
• Advanced computer or data analysis skills.
• 5 years relevant work experience with at least 2 years working in either an airline technical services, support role or aircraft maintenance in a mechanical based discipline, working with aircraft that are the same, or of a similar type, as the aircraft type operated by the airline.
• Comprehensive knowledge of:
  • The regulations and standards applicable to aircraft maintenance programs and reliability programs.
  • Regular maintenance requirements included in the instruction for continuing airworthiness for the aircraft.
  • The specifications and standards that have been used by the type certificate holder to develop regular maintenance requirements for the aircraft.
  • The aircraft certification basis.
  • The aircraft structure and systems, including the propulsion system, for the aircraft/engine type operated by the airline.

Benefits

• Flexible Hybrid working arrangements
• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 travel credits per year)
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Discounts on hospitality, retail, technology, beauty, and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• Dress for Your Day — wear what makes you feel confident for the type of work you do and the day ahead

Inclusion and equality

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. We love that. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQI+ community members, and anyone who wants to join our family.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Industry

• Airlines and Aviation