Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice.’ And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.
What you will be doing…
As a Senior Flight Operations Engineer, you will be the go-to expert in the management of flight operations engineering systems and infrastructure. You will ensure the continued availability and integrity of our aircraft communications and navigation data systems, while driving process improvement and collaboration across multiple operational teams.
You will work closely with the Manager, Flight Operations Services, and partner with stakeholders to support other flight operations engineering functions within Flight Operations.
You will…
- Provide technical expertise on aircraft loading systems as senior SME for this work stream
- Provide technical expertise on aircraft performance and airport technical information
- Oversee the availability and data integrity of aircraft communication systems
- Proactively identify and resolve connectivity and systems issues
- Manage and improve flight operations engineering systems, infrastructure, and processes
- Administer and control navigation databases for aircraft flight management and flight planning systems (Jeppesen/Honeywell)
- Analyse operational data to support current routes and performance assessments
- Lead and support projects that enhance automation, efficiency, and reliability across Flight Operations
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement
- Mentor and support other team members, sharing knowledge and expertise across the function
You will be great in this role if you have…
- Experience in a