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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:

    Max Term

  • Location:

    Brisbane

  • Job type:

    Maintenance & Engineering

  • Applications close:

Aviation Project Engineer

  • Max Term 18 months contract
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Supporting the introduction of our new Boeing 737 aircarft

 

About Virgin Australia Group

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 signalled deeper investment in technology and customer experience.

 

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.

 

What you will be doing :

As part of the Engineering Business Support team, you will coordinate, record, allocate and report on the progress of various projects within our Engineering and Aircraft Servicing team.

Additionally, you will also:

  • Organise meetings, set timelines, track progress, provide reports, manage delivery of projects and inputs form all stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain program delivery timelines for technical projects and initiatives
  • Coordinate regular meetings with project stakeholders to discuss progress and identify any program/ project issues or risks
  • Provide regular project reports and manage communications to all Stakeholders
  • Liaise with cross divisional stakeholders to ensure the resolution of risks and issues.
  • Conduct regular workshops and meetings to actively drive project deliverables
  • Conduct post implementation reviews and participate in benefits realisation tracking
  • Conclude Change Management Process and finalise documents including archivage.

 

What you need to be successful:

  • Hold a qualification in project management
  • Prior success managing all aspects of various project sizes
  • Knowledge of aircraft systems, regulatory framework in aviation, certification requirements
  • Demonstrated report preparation and presentation to senior managers experience
  • Strong communications skills, both verbal and written
  • Proven experience in managing concurrent projects

 

What you’ll get from us:

  • Great fares – domestic and international travel benefits for you, your family and your friends.
  • Industry discounts – lounge membership, hotels, travel insurance, car hire, tours, and retail – you name it, we have a deal for it.
  • Health and wellbeing – access to discounted fitness programs.
  • Corporate health insurance – multiple offers across multiple partners to suit your individual lifestyle.
  • Diverse career paths and career development.

 

Equality rules

We’re all individuals. We love that. And want we you to be yourself too. Whoever that is. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI community, and anyone else who wants to join our rich, diverse family.

 

COVID-19

At the Virgin Australia Group, the safety and security of our people, guests and operations come first. Always. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive ‘Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy’. In a nutshell, to work with us, you’ll need to comply with our (and the airport’s) rules and regulations. And be fully vaxxed.

 

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.

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