Manager, Group Fleet Analytics

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services. Take an opportunity to work on challenging and exciting fleet investment initiatives Join and support our Group Fleet team at Qantas Full-time, permanent position based at our Mascot Campus At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Within our high-performing culture, our people are empowered to make things happen. We operate with trust and support, and in return we expect ownership, initiative and results. The Manager, Group Fleet Analytics plays a critical role in shaping the Qantas Group’s fleet strategy through the delivery of robust financial and commercial insights. The role supports the Group's Fleet Plan and associated activities, including aircraft retirement and trading, fleet procurement (including leasing strategy), and the evaluation of next-generation fleet technologies across the Group’s flying businesses - Qantas Airlines (Domestic and International), QantasLink (including affiliates such as NJS and NAA), Jetstar Airlines (Domestic and International), and Qantas Freight. You will play a central role in major fleet investment decisions by leading detailed financial modelling and commercial analysis. This includes supporting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with key OEMs (e.g. Airbus, Boeing, GE, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney), through the evaluation of aircraft economics, lease versus buy analysis (including end-of-lease considerations), and aircraft trading strategies (e.g. sell, part-out or retire scenarios). Beyond analysis, the role contributes thought leadership across fleet strategy, maintaining a strong external perspective on industry developments, key players and emerging technologies. You will translate these insights into clear, actionable recommendations to inform decision-making and shape the Group’s long-term fleet direction. The Manager has leadership responsibility for key fleet projects across the Group and owns the Group’s aircraft valuation tools and fleet data analytics. In doing so, you will partner closely with stakeholders across the business and Group functions, including Treasury, Investor Relations and Group Finance, to support asset valuation, capital planning and broader strategic initiatives. What you’ll bring to the role: Minimum 5+ years relevant experience in the commercial aviation industry, preferably in finance, fleet or network planning, or other commercial roles Fundamental understanding of airline economics, fleet planning principles, fleet investment economics, and business case development Strong financial and analytical capability, including experience in building and interpreting financial models Strong understanding of the airline industry and the critical interdependencies that influence fleet strategy Genuine passion for commercial aviation, with a proven ability to stay across key players, emerging trends and next-generation technologies, and to act as a fleet thought leader by translating these into clear, actionable insights that inform decision-making Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills, both internally across the Group and externally with key counterparties Advanced skills across Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience working with senior stakeholders People management and/or project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple priorities through to delivery and implementation Highly desirable: Tertiary qualifications in a relevant analytical or quantitative discipline (e.g. finance, economics, engineering, mathematics or business). Postgraduate qualifications (e.g. CFA, CA) considered highly desirable. 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 program 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 up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options. 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. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Applications close: Sunday 9th of August 2026