Duty Planner Engineering

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Qantas is recruiting a Duty Planner Engineering for a permanent full-time, onsite role in Mascot with a 4 days on, 4 days off schedule. You will support airworthiness, operational stability and on-time performance for the Dash-8 and A220 fleets, oversee end-to-end maintenance planning and aircraft allocations, and communicate airworthiness decisions across CAMO, ROCC, AMOs and other stakeholders. The successful candidate may have an aircraft trade qualification or technical degree, with strong ability to interpret maintenance requirements and documentation, and proven experience with Trax Maintenance System and its Planning module, Amadeus COMPASS, plus solid MS Office and data analysis skills. Tip: tailor your resume to highlight Trax/COMPASS, CAMO collaboration, and a track record of safety and fleet availability. Applications close 25 February 2026.

Company Description

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

• Support aircraft airworthiness, operational stability and on-time performance 
• Drive maintenance planning decisions for Australia’s largest regional airline 
• On the job training provided whilst working with a team of experienced engineers  
• Permanent, Full-time opportunity based in Mascot  
• Shift work – 4 days on, 4 days off 

Have you ever dreamed of being a part of the aviation world? QantasLink Engineering is calling on YOU to join our team! We're Australia's largest regional airline, and we want to build connections with people from all walks of life, all across the country. 

As part of QantasLink Engineering, the Duty Planner Engineering plays a vital role in ensuring the Dash‑8 and A220 fleet remains safe, compliant and efficient across the network. This is a great opportunity for an experienced maintenance planning or CAMO professional to work at the centre of our operations, combining technical decision‑making, operational oversight and cross‑functional coordination. 

You’ll help ensure no aircraft flies with outstanding maintenance requirements while supporting optimal routing, planning stability and maximum fleet availability. In this 12‑hour 4‑on/4‑off shift role, you’ll oversee end‑to‑end maintenance requirements and aircraft allocations, using Trax and COMPASS to monitor due times, build and adjust work packs, route aircraft to maintenance facilities and communicate airworthiness decisions across CAMO, ROCC, AMOs and other stakeholders. 

We’re continually evolving, which means real opportunities for development, impact and collaboration as we work together to deliver for our customers. 

The successful candidate will have:  

• Aircraft trade qualification or tertiary degree in a technical/engineering discipline (preferred but not essential) 
• Strong technical capability to interpret maintenance requirements, aircraft technical documentation (ICA) and maintenance programs 
• Detailed understanding of the Trax Maintenance System and proficiency with the Trax Planning module 
• Experience using the Amadeus Schedule Recovery (COMPASS) flight scheduling system 
• Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications 
• High attention to detail, accuracy and strong analytical skills 
• Ability to manage multiple scenarios, problem‑solve and make decisions in a dynamic operational environment 
• Ability to collate and analyse data relevant to aircraft maintenance and operational planning 
• Proven communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills (particularly verbal communication) 
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across Engineering, Operations Control, Scheduling, Materials & Logistics and AMOs 
• Commitment to teamwork, a collaborative approach and contributing to a stable maintenance plan 
• Capability to support and drive change, continuous improvement and operational excellence 
• Ability to learn and grow alongside Maintenance Watch Engineers, Airworthiness Planning and Regional Operations teams 
• A drive to fully understand the role, take initiative and continually seek ways to improve processes 
• A strong commitment to ensuring ongoing fleet compliance, airworthiness and safe operational outcomes for the Dash‑8 and A220 fleet 

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 25th of February 2026.