Production Planner, Engineering Production

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Qantas is hiring a Production Planner in Engineering Production in Sydney on a four days on, four days off schedule for a two-year fixed term, onsite. You’ll plan and coordinate maintenance across the regional fleet, work closely with CAMO, Line Maintenance and Stores to keep aircraft flying safely and on time, and support MELs, CDLs and defect management, materials and tooling readiness, as well as engine removals and proactive maintenance. The role demands at least 2 years in planning or maintenance, aviation experience with CASA Part 42 and Part 145 desirable, strong detail orientation and stakeholder communication, and proficiency with TRAX and MS Office. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight relevant impact, use keywords, demonstrate safety focus, and submit with no cover letter by 3 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.

Job Description

• Plan and coordinate critical aircraft maintenance activities across our regional fleet 
• Play a key role in safety, compliance and operational reliability 
• Work closely with CAMO, Line Maintenance and Stores teams to keep aircraft flying safely and on time 
• 4 days on, 4 days off day shift | 2-year fixed-term opportunity based in Sydney 

At Qantas, safety is our first priority and our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud of our long history and even more excited about the future we’re building together. As a Production Planner within Engineering Production, you’ll be a vital part of delivering safe, efficient and reliable line maintenance outcomes for our fleets. 

Working within our Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), this role ensures maintenance resources, materials and workloads are planned effectively to support aircraft availability while meeting regulatory, safety and operational requirements. You’ll collaborate daily with CAMO, maintenance supervisors and stores teams, helping to maintain fleet health and minimise disruption to commercial operations. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Managing the Production Planning process to ensure seamless maintenance execution
• Liaise closely with CAMO to incorporate MELs, CDLs and defect management into maintenance plans 
• Ensure materials, specialist tooling and resources are available ahead of maintenance events 
• Support engine removals, troubleshooting activities and proactive maintenance initiatives 
• Promote and actively support the Safety Management System (SMS), reporting hazards and risks 
• Work collaboratively across engineering, planning and operational teams to deliver fleet reliability 

What you’ll bring to the role 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar planning or maintenance environment 
• Aviation experience with an understanding of CASA Part 42 and Part 145 is highly desirable 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure 
• Confident communication skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders 
• Experience using TRAX, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and production planning systems 
• A proactive mindset with a strong commitment to safety and compliance 

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. 
• We’re constantly evolving, and this means the opportunities for our people are endless. In every role there’s the opportunity to embrace personal development and career growth, ownership of projects, and the ability to make an impact. 

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.  

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. 

To apply please upload your resume only, no cover letter required  
 
Applications close: Monday 3rd August 2026.