LAME - Mechanical

Qantas; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major airline in the UK is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to perform maintenance, rectification, and certification of aircraft to the highest standards. This role requires extensive aircraft servicing experience and a recognized apprenticeship in maintenance. Candidates must possess a UK DVLA driving licence and the ability to work shift patterns. Join a diverse and equal opportunity workplace, contributing to safety and excellence in aviation. Applications close on 30th April 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have extensive experience in line or heavy maintenance.
• A recognised apprenticeship in aircraft maintenance or equivalent is essential.
• Ability to maintain a UK DVLA driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance, rectification, and certification.
• Complete all documentation and reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively to ensure safety.

Skills

Extensive aircraft servicing experience

Ability to work autonomously in a small team

Customer-focused

Flexibility to work shift work

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in aircraft maintenance

CASA / EASA 66 AMEL with A380-800/T900 and B787-900/GenX

Tools

Panasonic EX2 and EX3 IFE

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 Overview

Built on a long history of pioneering aviation, the Qantas Group continues to push boundaries today. Whether it’s through state‑of‑the‑art aircraft, new routes or world‑class product, we’re working to create memorable experiences for our customers whenever they fly with us. No matter where we are in the world, seeing our red roo take to the skies fills us with pride. You might be most familiar with the experience of our products and services, but there’s much more to us we’d like to tell you about.

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 world. Working with state‑of‑the‑art equipment and resources, our shared commitment to professional excellence continues to keep our customers safe.

As a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for performing aircraft maintenance, rectification, and certification as per manufacturers and company specification to a very high standard as well as completing all documentation and reporting requirements.

It’s in us to be our best. We see it as our responsibility to take ownership and drive outcomes, ensuring we make a contribution to taking the organisation forward.

Qualifications

• Extensive aircraft servicing experience, preferably in line or heavy maintenance
• Recognised apprenticeship in aircraft maintenance or equivalent qualification
• CASA / EASA 66 AMEL with A380-800/T900 and B787-900/GenX with A350-1000/XWB also desirable
• Panasonic EX2 and EX3 IFE experience considered advantageous
• Ability to work autonomously in a small team
• Ability to obtain and maintain all requirements related to a Heathrow Airport Limited Airside ID
• Full and valid UK DVLA driving licence
• Commitment to being customer‑focused with flexibility and willingness to undertake other reasonable duties as required
• Ability to work shift work, and to be flexible to work revised hours at short notice
• Demonstrated high ethical / behavioural standards and self‑discipline.
• Ability to live and work in the UK without restrictions.

We’re a workplace that comes together as one, but we’re made up of individuals who each have different lifestyles and commitments.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer, so by coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story - get in touch today.

Applications close: 30th April 2026