Airbus Technical Representative

Company Description

About Us

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 Description

• Challenge yourself in a role where you will take ownership and contribute to the overall delivery of Airbus A350 and Airbus A320 aircrafts.
• 2x 24-month secondment opportunities
• Located at the Airbus Production Facilities in Toulouse, France and Hamburg, Germany

At Qantas, we understand our priorities and what needs to be delivered, taking the initiative to keep things moving. Navigating through our complex work environment, we bring teams and individuals together to deliver on our customers’ expectations.

Taking ownership is critical. Whether we’re working individually or as a group, we challenge ourselves to make progress and deliver results. We won’t settle for anything less than the best outcome.

The role of Airbus Technical Representative is responsible for overseeing and leading the technical and contractual aspects relating to manufacturing and delivery of Airbus A350 and A320 aircraft, ensuring the aircraft are manufactured in accordance with the Qantas Group specification, with high quality and delivered on time. As part of this role, you will ensure all aircraft production inspections and delivery activities are carried out on time and in a cost-effective manner as well as being instrumental in achieving successful contractual & commercial outcomes to minimise ongoing operational costs. These two roles are 24-month secondment opportunities; one will be based in Toulouse, France and the other in Hamburg, Germany.

You’ll have:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering preferred (or other relevant qualifications)
• Ability to lead and motivate a multi-disciplinary workforce
• Ability to stay motivated in an autonomous environment
• Responsiveness and multiple directional change capabilities
• Ability to maintain focus upon primary objectives in a changing environment
• Ability to communicate at all levels with internal customers and suppliers
• Proven ability in project management
• Knowledge of QE and Corporate policy, processes and procedures
• Broad knowledge of key stakeholders within the Qantas group
• Ability to negotiate and influence others
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Continuing Airworthiness Management / Asset Management and OEM engagement
• Thorough understanding of Continuing Airworthiness Management regulations and processes
• Experience in CAMO organization and thorough understanding of operational environment
• Experience leading / managing a team & demonstration of leadership capability
• Ability to build relationships and influencing skills at all levels within and external to the organization
• Commercial awareness
• Analytical thinking with the ability to breakdown complex problems and resolve conflicting requirements
• Ability to make decisions without being influenced by personal or commercial pressures

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. 

• 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.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  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.

Applications close: Wednesday 16th of July 2025.