The Maintenance Production Controller coordinates aircraft maintenance activities, monitors work progress, allocates resources, and helps ensure aircraft are returned to service safely and on schedule. Candidates typically need aviation maintenance or engineering experience, strong knowledge of maintenance procedures and regulatory requirements, and excellent organisational and communication skills. Experience with maintenance control systems, technical documentation, and operational decision-making is valuable. The role requires a safety-focused, detail-oriented professional who can work effectively under pressure, collaborate with engineers and operations teams, manage competing priorities, and support continuous improvement. Shift work, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, may be required.
Qantas Airways Limited is Australia’s national flag carrier and one of the world’s longest-operating airlines. Founded in 1920, the Qantas Group operates domestic and international passenger services, freight operations, loyalty programs, and related aviation businesses. Its main brands include Qantas and Jetstar, connecting Australia with major destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, New Zealand, and the Pacific. Qantas employs thousands of people across flight operations, aircraft maintenance, airport services, customer experience, technology, and corporate functions. Safety, operational reliability, customer service, and sustainability are central to its business. Employees may work in major Australian cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, as well as regional locations. Aviation roles often provide structured training, regulated working environments, and opportunities to progress across the wider Qantas Group.
Australia is a large island nation with diverse job opportunities in aviation, engineering, healthcare, technology, construction, hospitality, education, and logistics. Major employment hubs include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, while regional areas may offer opportunities and migration incentives. Australian workplace culture is generally practical, direct, collaborative, and respectful of work-life balance. Lifestyle options range from vibrant cities and beaches to outdoor activities, regional communities, and multicultural dining. Living costs are high in Sydney and Melbourne, particularly for housing, while other cities can be more affordable. Foreign workers generally need an appropriate visa, such as an employer-sponsored, skilled, graduate, or working holiday visa, depending on their qualifications and circumstances. Applicants should check current requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocation planning should include accommodation, tax and banking arrangements, healthcare access, transport, and recognition of aviation qualifications.
Make sure pop-ups and redirects are enabled in your browser settings.
Ooops
Something went wrong, a few job details could not be loaded but you can still apply directly below:
Fetching job details, please wait...