Bring on wonderful careers.

We're on a mission to bring new and uplifting experiences to our guests, transforming flying from simply 'nice', to something wonderful.

Like any good mission, this one starts with our people.

Which is why we encourage our team to embody the fun, laid back, authentic spirit we've become famous for. Because when they're free to be themselves, they're better able to own their personal responsibilities and go the extra mile to help our guests.

Job Overview

  • Work type:

    Full-Time (Permanent)

  • Location:

    Perth

  • Job type:

    Airline & Network Operations

  • Applications close:

Leader Flight Technical

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. And we’re back (in a big way).

We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. For us, flying is so much more than simply taking off and landing (although we understand that is quite important). It’s about going the extra mile, in the air and on the ground, to create authentic experiences that put our guests firmly at the heart of everything we do. 

About Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA)

VARA operates out of Perth Airport and has a fleet of F100 and A320 aircraft that predominantly conduct charter operations throughout regional Western Australia. VARA is on a growth path and has a strong focus on supporting our major clients in the mining industry - the future is exciting!

What you’ll be doing:

The Leader Flight Technical role is responsible for the oversight and conduct of technical activities to support the safe and efficient operation of the VARA fleet. The role will be responsible for airport inductions, payload analysis and route assessments, and will focus heavily on supporting the Aircraft Performance Analyst with the creation and upkeep of aircraft performance-based information-not limited to the generation of aircraft performance data, maintaining NOTAM watch, navigation databases and supporting the EFB program.

You’ll be great in this role if you have:

  • Previous performance, EFB and project experience (highly desirable)
  • Knowledge of aircraft performance including weight and balance
  • Previous aviation experience
  • The ability to analyse data in many forms and provide accurate and reliable advice based on this analysis
  • Critical thinking and problem solving with excellent communications skills
  • Are a natural at working independently and as a team
  • Secondary School and additional training/courses in the field of aircraft performance
  • A Bachelor in Aviation (highly desirable)
  • A good understanding of CASA rules and regulations pertaining to Air Transport operations and aerodromes (desirable)

Equality rules

We’re all individuals. We love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.

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