2027 Engineering Apprenticeship – Mechanical (Sydney)

About the role

Kickstart your career as a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice with QantasLink in Sydney. You will join a four‑year apprenticeship that blends classroom learning with hands‑on experience on Qantas Group aircraft, rotating through key engineering areas.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect and diagnose faults on airframe, engine and mechanical components.
• Work on undercarriage, wheels, brakes, pressurisation, hydraulic, pneumatic, flight‑control and environmental systems.
• Rotate through relevant business units to gain broad exposure to aircraft maintenance.
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to Qantas’s safety culture.

Required profile

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn a hands‑on trade.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to use a range of hand tools.
• Proactive attitude, high drive and strong teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
• Availability to start early 2027 and work all shift patterns.

Required skills

• Airframe maintenance
• Engine system diagnostics
• Hydraulic system maintenance
• Pneumatic system maintenance
• Flight‑control system maintenance
• Use of hand tools for mechanical troubleshooting

What we offer

• Nationally recognised qualification in your trade.
• Mentorship from Australia’s leading aviation engineers.
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment and resources.
• Clear career pathways within QantasLink and the wider Qantas Group.