Technical Officer Simulator

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Qantas is seeking a hands-on Simulator Maintenance Technical Officer to operate, repair and calibrate complex mechanical and hydraulic systems on full flight simulators at the Melbourne Simulator Training Facility. This permanent full-time role requires an Associate Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, plus simulator maintenance experience and the ability to service motion systems, troubleshoot software and utilities, and maintain visual and projector systems, while working safely in a 24 hour rotating shift. In your application, tailor your resume to showcase hands-on electrical and mechanical skills, OH&S awareness, clear communication and teamwork, and concrete examples of problem solving under pressure. Confirm you can work in Australia and demonstrate a genuine drive to grow with Qantas.

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

• Challenge yourself in this unique, highly skilled position
• Be a part of a team that values collaboration and produces high results
• Permanent full-time role, 24 hour rotating shift roster
• Based at the Melbourne Simulator Training Facility

Today, we’re busy planning for tomorrow. We look to the future to guide the way we innovate, helping us stay relevant and responsive in an unpredictable industry. 

While we work at an incredibly fast pace and have high expectations of ourselves, we work safely together to navigate a complex business environment.

As the Simulator Maintenance Technical Officer, you will operate, repair, overhaul, modify, test and / or calibrate any complex mechanical and hydraulic systems on Simulators and / or Simulator support equipment.

This role will be responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance on all full flight simulators and flight training devices.

You’ll have:

• Associate Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Simulator maintenance experience desirable
• Understanding of basic electronics associated with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to service, troubleshoot and rectify electric and hydraulic motion systems
• Understanding of software and associated utilities
• Electrical and mechanical experience associated with Full flight Simulators and flight training devices
• Ability to maintain visual and projector systems
• Computer networking skills desirable
• Aircraft systems knowledge desirable
• Sound written and communication skills
• OH&S awareness

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. 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 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 02 July 2026

Please note: Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.