Mechanical & Cabin Systems Leader

Virgin Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted flights

Hybrid work style

Free on-site parking

Travel discounts

Wellbeing app access

Job summary

Virgin Australia is seeking an experienced aviation engineering leader based at the Brisbane Hangar. You will lead the Mechanical Systems & Cabin team, ensuring airworthiness, configuration control and reliability across the fleet while driving innovation and continuous improvements.

With a strong focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and developing a high-performing team, you will shape engineering solutions and partner with stakeholders to deliver operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Hold, or have held, an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (B1, B2 or C), or equivalent.
• Certificate IV in Aircraft Maintenance or Diploma in Aviation Maintenance Management.
• Diploma or higher in Aeronautical, Avionics, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum of five years in aviation engineering, with two years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical leadership for airworthiness, configuration control and reliability of the fleet.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and smarter ways of working across the function.
• Oversee airworthiness assessments, engineering investigations, modification configuration control and engineering documentation.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team and foster a culture of safety and operational excellence.

Skills

Aviation leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Safety & compliance

Education

Aircraft Maintenance Licence (B1/B2/C)

Certificate IV in Aircraft Maintenance

Diploma in Aviation Maintenance Management

Diploma or higher in Engineering

Tools

TRAX/eMRO

Job description

We’re the airline that dares to be different, bold, down-to-earth and built around giving our guests real choice. Safety is our backbone, service is our heartbeat, and our people are our superpower.

At Virgin Australia, we’re on a mission to be Australia’s most loved airline, for our people, our guests and our owners and we’re looking for passionate talent to help take us even higher.

We’re vibrant, authentic and unapologetically human. Here, you can bring your whole self, your Virgin Flair and your ambition to a team that champions individuality, innovation and a whole lot of heart. If you’re excited by meaningful work, real opportunities to grow, and a culture where you can genuinely make a difference, you’ll feel right at home with us

What you’ll be doing…

Based at our Brisbane Hangar, you'll lead the Mechanical Systems & Cabin team, providing technical leadership to ensure the continuing airworthiness, configuration control and reliability of our fleet.

This is a strategic leadership role focused on driving innovation, continuous improvement and smarter ways of working. You'll identify opportunities to streamline processes, leverage technology and improve engineering outcomes across the function.

You'll oversee airworthiness assessments, engineering investigations, aircraft modification configuration control and engineering documentation, ensuring compliance with CASA regulations and Virgin Australia's engineering standards. You'll also develop and lead a high-performing team, building capability and fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence.

You’ll be great in this role if you have…

You're an experienced aviation engineering leader who thinks strategically and is always looking for better ways of working. You're commercially aware, technically credible and enjoy leading and developing high-performing teams.

You're passionate about aviation and thrive in a collaborative environment where safety, precision and innovation are at the heart of everything you do. You bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills and enjoy tackling complex engineering challenges to deliver practical solutions.

To be considered for this role, you'll need:

• One of the following qualifications:
• Hold, or have held, an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (B1, B2 or C), or equivalent; or
• Certificate IV in Aircraft Maintenance; or
• Diploma in Aviation Maintenance Management; or
• Diploma (or higher) in Aeronautical, Avionics, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• At least five years' relevant aviation engineering experience, including two years in a Technical Services or Engineering leadership role supporting transport category aircraft.
• Strong knowledge of continuing airworthiness requirements, maintenance programs, aircraft systems and applicable CASA regulations.
• Experience reviewing engineering documentation, including Service Bulletins and Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness (ICA).Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching and developing technical teams and building strong stakeholder relationships.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to challenge legacy processes and drive operational efficiencies.

The following would be highly regarded:

• Experience with TRAX/eMRO Engineering Maintenance System
• MSG-3 training or experience

What you’ll get from us...

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones, including $1,000 worth of travel credits per year
• A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office (3 days a week in office)
• Be based at our Engineering Hangar with free on-site parking
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper 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’ enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.