Mechanical Systems Engineer - Boeing Fleet

Qantas; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Qantas is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to join the Boeing Technical Services Team at Mascot. You will deliver professional engineering support for mechanical systems across the fleet, exercise engineering judgment, and address fleet issues while managing multiple deadlines.

You will liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers and regulators to maximise operational and commercial benefits, produce technical documentation, and ensure compliance with airworthiness requirements.

Qualifications

• Professional Eng degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical engineering.
• Experience in commercial aircraft operations preferred.
• Understanding of airworthiness processes.
• Ability to communicate with suppliers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness and developing engineering instructions to address operational and airworthiness requirements.
• Evaluating fleet airworthiness issues to ensure compliance with certification and regulatory airworthiness requirements.
• Providing technical support and expertise for mechanical engineering issues to resolve maintenance program and modification program issues.
• Liaising with manufacturers, suppliers, regulators, and internal airline stakeholders to effectively address tactical and operational fleet asset management issues.
• Analysing technical issues and preparing detailed technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and customers.

Skills

Aviation experience

Airworthiness knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Professional Engineering degree (Aeronautical/Mechanical)

Job 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

• Contribute to managing Mechanical Systems aspects of Qantas Boeing fleet
• Covered under the Professional Engineers EA
• 2 Year Fixed Term position located at the Qantas Corporate Campus in Mascot

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.

Taking ownership is critical. Whether we’re working individually or as a group, we challenge ourselves to make progress and deliver results.

As a Mechanical Systems Engineer in Boeing Technical Services Team, your role involves delivering professional engineering support, exercising professional engineering judgment, and identifying and addressing fleet issues. You will need to manage multiple conflicting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

Effective communication and problem‑solving skills will be crucial in working with internal stakeholders, suppliers and manufacturers to resolve fleet technical issues to maximise operational and commercial benefits to Qantas.

Your Responsibilities Will Also Include

• Evaluating Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness and developing engineering instructions to address operational and airworthiness requirements.
• Evaluating fleet airworthiness issues to ensure compliance with certification and regulatory airworthiness requirements.
• Providing technical support and expertise for mechanical engineering issues to resolve maintenance program and modification program issues.
• Liaising with manufacturers, suppliers, regulators, and internal airline stakeholders to effectively address tactical and operational fleet asset management issues.
• Analysing technical issues and preparing detailed technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and customers.

You’ll Have

• Professional Engineering degree qualifications in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or equivalent.
• Relevant industry experience, preferably experience in commercial aircraft operations.
• Understanding of initial airworthiness and continuing airworthiness requirements and processes.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical information clearly and concisely, and to communicate effectively with suppliers, manufacturers and internal airline stakeholders.
• Strong sense of ownership, work ethic, and drive to get the job done.

The Qantas Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 29th September 2026