Line Planning Engineer

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

What you’ll be doing…

The Maintenance Planning team is responsible for implementing the airline’s Approved Maintenance Program and acquitting all maintenance requirements (planned and un-planned) in a timely and cost-effective manner, ensuring no overdue maintenance requirement and undue restrictions to the operation.

The Line Planning Engineer position is a Brisbane based, permanent full-time position which involves working day and night shifts on a rotational basis. This role will be situated at our operations centre which is located in Southbank and is a unique opportunity that offers a great work, life and balance! You will be working in a fast paced, dynamic and collaborative environment.

The position will include:

• Overseeing the daily maintenance plan acquittal and finalising the upcoming plan for hangar and gate maintenance to ensure optimal efficiency within our capacity agreements.
• Liaising with engineering and maintenance stakeholders to resolve production issues ensuring that maintenance tasks are carried out when planned to standards and deadlines.
• Coordinating resources and facilities to ensure work packages are achievable, completed to the standards required whilst protecting our fleet operational availability.

You’ll be great in this role if you have…

• Have a minimum 3 years’ experience in engineering/aircraft maintenance for an airline that operates aircraft that are the same, or of a similar complexity as the aircraft operated by Virgin Australia
• Hold a certification in Aeroskills (minimum cert IV) or a relevant tertiary qualification
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work requirements in an operationally fluid and fast paced environment
• Have a working knowledge of OEM maintenance manuals and documentation
• Have a working knowledge of an aircraft structure and systems, including the propulsion system for aircraft/engine types operated by the airline, or of similar aircraft type and complexity
• Understand maintenance planning concepts
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office (Intermediate or Advanced)
• Understand the maintenance assessment process (MSG-3) and Approved Maintenance Programs for Virgin Australia aircraft types, or aircraft types of similar complexity

Desired but not essential…..

• Come from either a maintenance or production planning role (desirable)
• Previous experience working in both line and heavy maintenance environments.

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty, and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply?

We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.

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