Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

• Challenge yourself in our fast paced operational team
• Permanent Full Time opportunities in all locations-predominantly in Brisbane
• '4 on-4 off' rotating shift pattern

At QantasLink, we connect Australia, from our beaches right through to the bush. As Australia’s largest regional airline, we provide a vital link across 80+ metropolitan and regional ports, operating over 2800 flights each week across Australia.

QantasLink is at the forefront of aviation, working with state-of-the-art equipment and resources, our shared commitment to professional excellence continues to keep our customers safe. With the opportunity to join a company who fosters strong workplace relationships and values the importance of feedback, your new position as a LAME will see you performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on QantasLink’s fleet of Dash 8 aircrafts and customer aircrafts.

As the Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) you will be responsible for delivering quality and reliable maintenance and rectification services to a high standard, while ensuring all OHS and safety compliance is adhered to. You would ensure that all maintenance is carried out in accordance with the system of certification and to the highest standards of safety and quality.

Additionally, you would be allocated tasks in accordance with the Procedures Manual and aircraft manufacturers Maintenance Manual requirements where you will perform rectification, servicing and maintenance of the QantasLink fleet aircraft and equipment.

 To be considered for this role you will have:

• A current CASA LAME qualification with experience working in Heavy/Line Maintenance as an AME or LAME.
• Type rated on the Dash 8 – 400 or A220 preferred but not essential.
• Proven leadership capabilities and demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, coach and motivate teams.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to effectively implement and manage change.
• Sound commercial awareness with the daily operations.
• Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement principles.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills, particularly when under pressure.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff within Qantas and other Customers, particularly in the operational areas.
• Thorough understanding of Qantas maintenance procedures and quality requirements.

Why the Qantas Group?

 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.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily 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 have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
• 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 program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• 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.

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.

**Pay grade LAME Grade 1/2 to Grade 4** - subject to experience and aircraft type ratings:

Sunstate Airlines Pty Ltd (Aircraft Engineers) Enterprise Agreement 2023 or

Eastern Australia Airlines - Line Maintenance Aircraft Engineers Agreement 2023

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: Thursday 27th August 2026

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.