• Take pride in exceeding expectations

• Challenge yourself to make a difference in this technical role

• Full-Time Permanent role in Los Angeles, USA

• $47.59- $63.45 US per hour

At Qantas, we’re resilient and strong, and work hard to make sure we’ll be right. We’re constantly evolving, and this means the opportunities for our people are endless. In every role there’s the opportunity to embrace personal development and career growth, ownership of projects, and the ability to make an impact.

Qantas Engineering keeps us at the forefront of aviation, caring and maintaining both the Qantas fleet, as well as aircraft for our customers. Working with state-of-the-art equipment and resources, our shared commitment to professional excellence continues to keep our customers safe.

As a B1/B2 Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) , you will play an important operational role. You will perform maintenance, rectification and modification on Qantas aircraft (A380, B787, A330) components as per manufacturer/company specifications. You’ll read, interpret and follow instructions laid down in technical literature and complete all documentation and reporting requirements to airworthiness and company standards.

You’ll have:

• A CASA/EASA (or equivalent) B1/B2 licence, or be nearing the completion of this qualification

• Relevant Aircraft Maintenance trade experience

• Ensured conformance with practices and procedures covering the maintenance of aircraft with the objective of promoting the highest achievable standards

• Proven leadership capabilities and ability to effectively manage self and aircraft maintenance engineers

• Experience performing rectification, servicing and maintenance of the Qantas fleet aircraft and equipment

• Experience completing tasks allocated in accordance with the procedure’s manual and aircraft manufacturers maintenance manual

• Awareness of corporate occupational, health and safety responsibilities and procedures

• Ensured all documentation and reporting requirements are met in accordance with Company policy

• Ability to work unsupervised in a dynamic team environment

• A commitment to being a highly customer-focused team worker with flexibility and willingness to undertake other reasonable duties as required

• Sound communications skills, both written and verbal

• Highly developed attention to detail

• Self-motivation with the ability to work well within timelines and with minimal supervision with a positive attitude

Why Qantas?

You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

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

• Sign on bonus – up to $10,000 USD for eligible positions

• Competitive medical, dental and vision cover after waiting period

• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 4 weeks’ vacation (after 6 months employment) and 15 days sick leave for eligible employees.

• We are planning for the future: Our 401K match offering is up to 8% for eligible employees.

• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel from the USA to Australia and within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays

• Annual $400 staff travel gift card for use on domestic airlines for eligible employees

Qantas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Vaccination against COVID-19 is not required for this position, however the Qantas Group strongly believes that vaccination against COVID-19 is critical for the safety of our people, customers, ongoing operations and for aviation more broadly.

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.

Be a part of something special – get in touch today.