Specialist, Aircraft Cabin Product

Job description in brief:

• Lead the development of innovative cabin products to meet Qantas’ customer, safety and commercial goals
• Manage cabin projects and build strong internal and external partnerships
• Permanent opportunity based in our Mascot Head Office
• Sponsorship considered

Qantas is seeking a Specialist, Aircraft Cabin Product, to spearhead the development and lifecycle management of cutting-edge cabin products that elevate the customer experience and align with commercial, customer and financial objectives.

This pivotal role is integral to Qantas’ ambition to enhance its brand through premium aircraft interiors. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Product – Cabin Development, you will lead both linefit and retrofit projects, playing a crucial role in delivering cabin solutions that meet stringent safety, regulatory, industrial and performance standards. Experience in cabin development and airline customer experience are highly advantageous for this position.

You will conduct in-depth analyses of market trends, customer and crew feedback, and competitor benchmarks to identify product opportunities and formulate strategic proposals. Collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as Engineering, Design, and Cabin Condition – as well as external suppliers – you will also oversee and own projects from concept through to in-service delivery. A strong emphasis on stakeholder collaboration, schedule adherence, and anticipating future cabin needs will be key to your success in delivering products that shape the perception of the Qantas brand.

You’ll have:

• 5+ years professional work experience
• Understanding of airline products and how cabin products interact with service delivery and airline operations
• Experience in the aviation industry or product management is preferred
• Strong analytical skills with ability to make informed trade-offs
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including slide presentations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Project management experience and ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external vendors

Why Qantas?

You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on-the-job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits programme offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees.
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.  We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.  Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today.

Applications close on Sunday 22nd June

Please note: Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.