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SalaryChallenge yourself in an exciting career with QANTAS where you will maintain the groups fleet whilst completing your apprenticeship
We’ll work together to ensure training, and, on the job, experience is first class so that you achieve a nationally recognised qualification in your trade
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Apprenticeships available (Mechanical and Structures)
Kickstart your career TODAY!
Our Engineering teams at Qantas keep us at the forefront of aviation, caring for and maintaining their own aircraft, as well as aircraft for our customers across the Asia-Pacific region. Working with state-of-the-art equipment and resources, our shared commitment to professional excellence continues to keep our customers safe. Our experience sets us apart. Our team is made up of people who understand our business inside and out, fresh faces with brand new perspectives, and experts from different fields who challenge us to do things differently. It’s in us to be our best.
2023 is going to be an exciting year for us and now is your opportunity to play your part in this iconic brand. An Engineering apprenticeship is a four-year commitment that will be comprised of a combination of TAFE, in-house courses and practical training (please note, some apprenticeships span for three years, depending on trade). You will move through areas of the relevant business applicable to the relevant trade, receiving training on a Qantas Airways and or customer aircraft.
Applications for our 2023 Engineering Apprenticeship program are now open, so make today your opportunity and apply for one of the following trades:
Mechanical
Structures
Depending on your chosen trade, typically your role will include:
Mechanical Apprentice will maintain, inspect and undertake fault diagnosis of airframe, engine systems and mechanical components and accessories on aircraft. These include undercarriage, wheels and brakes, pressurisation, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, flight control systems, engine control systems and pressurisation and environmental control systems.
Structures Apprentice will maintain and repair sheet metal, bonded and non-metallic composite materials including fibreglass and carbon fibre materials and components on and off the aircraft. These include airframe, wings, control surfaces, internal fittings and surfaces.
You’ll have:
A demonstrated mechanical aptitude with an eagerness to learn a hands-on trade
A high level of motivation and passion to want to be part of the aviation sector
Exceptional teamwork
Good hand skills with the ability to use a variety of tooling
Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Permanent Residency Status
Ability to work all shift patterns
Availability to commence from February 2023
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 14 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave 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.
Please note: Under the Qantas Group COVID-19 Vaccination Policy all Australia-based new employees of a Qantas Group entity must be fully vaccinated with an Approved COVID-19 Vaccine and provide Evidence of Vaccination by uploading your Digital Vaccination Certificate to Workday (our HR information system). There are different compliance dates for different workgroups under the policy. You will be provided with relevant information, including the compliance date during the recruitment process.
Qantas are equal opportunity employers, so 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’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 29th of September, 2022
