Line Maintenance Manager

Company Description

Building on more than 100 years of history and experience, QantasLink is a consolidated network of regional airlines that connects passengers and communities across Australia. QantasLink is made up of four subsidiary organisations – Eastern Airlines, Sunstate Airlines, National Jet Systems and Network Aviation. Operating as an end-to-end airline, QantasLink harnesses the strength of its regional partnerships and a strong sense of family, to provide meaningful career paths for its more than 2,500 people with opportunities that might take you to exciting destinations across QantasLink or the Qantas Group.

Job Description

Network Aviation is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Qantas Group, providing high capacity air charter and regular passenger transport services. We operate a fleet of jet aircraft. From our base at Perth Airport, we specialised in mining industry support, regional airline services, routine and emergency freight and corporate charter flying.

As the Line Maintenance Manager, you will lead the execution of aircraft maintenance operations, ensuring all activities meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You’ll oversee planned maintenance in line with CASA regulations and Group Policy, delivering airworthy aircraft, engines, components, and equipment while maintaining secure and safe working conditions.

In this leadership role, you’ll foster a safety-first culture, promoting injury and illness prevention and supporting a healthy, productive work environment. You’ll manage operational performance, team leadership, and compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Additionally, you’ll drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, financial outcomes, and operational efficiency.

You’ll have –

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, or 10 years’ experience in a Line Maintenance Supervisory role.
• Cert IV or Diploma in Aeroskills
• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably with large groups of people
• Proven operational expertise with a deep understanding of commercial, financial, and business matters.
• Proactive, with the ability to negotiate solutions, resolve conflicts and manage resources effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to work to a designated timeline
• Exceptional communicator, capable of engaging effectively with all levels of management.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel. 

• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options.  
• We love to travel: Enjoy 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’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 for everything from motor vehicles to electronic devices. 
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether its learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan. 

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.

If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.

Applications close 28th July 2025