About Virgin Australia Group :

Virgin Australia Group is a major Australian airline headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. The company operates scheduled domestic and short-haul international flights, charter and cargo services, and the award-winning loyalty program Velocity Frequent Flyer. The Group has been a competitor in the Australian aviation landscape for more than 20 years.

The company is now embarking on an exciting new chapter in the next stage of our journey. In September 2020, US private equity firm Bain Capital acquired Virgin Australia in a $3.5 billion deal. The airline has now re-launched as a mid-market carrier with a renewed focus on small and medium sized businesses, price-sensitive corporates and premium leisure travellers. and holiday makers.

Since November, Virgin Australia has been working on a plan to set itself up for future success. The Group has worked to ramp up flying, simplified its organisational structure, confirmed plans for 25 new 737 aircraft to renew and grow the fleet, and signaled deeper investment in technology and customer experience.

The Group recently appointed several new faces to its Executive Leadership Team, all with a proven track record and deep experience in aviation or consumer-focused businesses.

The Aircraft Health Team are part of the Technical Operations department, who collectively are responsible for maximising the availability of safe and reliable aircraft with minimal operational restrictions in compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory obligations. Aircraft Health are responsible for managing all open and recurrent defects affecting aircraft in a timely and cost-effective manner, devoid of maintenance overruns and undue restrictions to the operation.

Key accountabilities :

• Ensure all team members complete mandatory training applicable to their roles (including Safety, Security, Resilience and, Health and Wellbeing) ;
• Ensure adherence to Virgin Australia Risk Management Framework (RMF) and adopt a proactive approach to the timely identification of operational and corporate risk and work to mitigate, resolve and escalate as required ;
• Actively participate in relevant forums to improve Safety, Security, Resilience and Health and Wellbeing throughout the Group ;
• Lead and participate in Safety Shares in all meetings – Champion Better Me throughout the Group – Lead consultation of WHS matters as related to your working environment – Actively participate in the Group’s Resilience Program – e.g. as part of the Department’s 3 x 3 bench strength ;
• Manage re-current defects through proactive troubleshooting and technical instruction to the AMO ;
• Raise V/Health tasks detailing specific technical instructions to address impending system and component failures. – Prioritize predictive and preventative maintenance using data provided by the following systems: TRAX, ACARS, Engineering Support Requests, DFDR / QAR analysis and Duct Split Record Sheets. – Co-ordinate V/Health tasks with key internal stakeholders such as Planning, Maintenance Watch, Defect Support, Fleet Engineering and Supply, as well as external stakeholders such as AMO’s, OEM’s, vendors and part pool part providers ;
• Liaise with the OEM or applicable vendor for technical support with chronic unresolved technical issues and coordinate with the AMO ;
• Escalation of critical information to key stakeholders, which has been identified through Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting Systems (ACARS) reports, TRAX reviews, Duct Split Record Sheets, DFDR/QAR data or ESR’s ;
•  Maintain compliance with Virgin Australia’s Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition, Engineering Business Procedures, and applicable Work Instructions. – Raise Reports for all significant events that may have safety, quality or compliance implications.

What we’re looking for :

• Hold, or have held, an aircraft engineer license in category B1 and/or B2 with type ratings and/or credits on current Virgin Australia aircraft types, or aircraft of a similar complexity, or demonstrate equivalent experience deemed suitable by the Manager Technical Operations ;
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in engineering/aircraft maintenance for an airline that operates aircraft that are the same, or of a similar complexity as the aircraft operated by Virgin Australia ;
•  Basic ability with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel and Word ;
• Effective aircraft system troubleshooting and engine diagnostic abilities ;
• Excellent verbal and written skills – Proven ability to assess complex scenarios and plan outcomes in the most effective manner ;
• Proven ability to prioritize work requirements in an operationally fluid environment   ;
• Good interpersonal skills ;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the aircraft’s structure and systems, including the propulsion system for aircraft/engine types operated by the airline, or aircraft of a similar complexity ;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the CASR Part 42 Continuing Airworthiness Regulations.

Ready to spread your wings?

Virgin Australia Group prides itself on recruiting the right people to meet the challenges ahead. No matter their role – our employees share an enormous amount of passion for our guests and ambition to be the most loved airline in Australia.

Boarding for this opportunity won’t last long – register your interest today by applying via the link.

Virgin Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture and supportive environment for our people.

For the health and safety of staff and guests, Virgin Australia has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. New staff will be required to comply with the Policy which includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to 31 March 2022 and providing Virgin Australia with evidence of your vaccination status.

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