Head of Fleet Procurement and Aircraft Trading

Head of Fleet Procurement and Aircraft Trading

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.

• Shape the future of aviation by leading the procurement, trading and lifecycle strategy of one of the industry's largest and most complex fleet portfolios. 

• Influence enterprise-wide decisions at the highest level, partnering with senior executives and global aerospace leaders to deliver long-term commercial value. 

• Full-time permanent role based at Mascot, Sydney. 

At Qantas, we're shaping the future of aviation through one of the most ambitious fleet renewal and growth programs in the industry. We are seeking an exceptional aviation executive to lead our aircraft procurement, fleet trading and asset lifecycle strategy across the Qantas Group. 

As Head of Fleet Procurement & Aircraft Trading, you'll be responsible for driving the commercial strategy and execution of aircraft acquisition, trading, leasing and disposal activities across a fleet portfolio of approximately 340 aircraft. This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide decisions, lead negotiations with the world's largest aerospace manufacturers, and deliver significant value outcomes for one of Australia's most iconic brands. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and execute the Group's long-term fleet procurement and aircraft trading strategy. 

• Lead the Group's acquisition, trading, leasing and fleet phase-out activities with airframe and engine OEMs, lessors and aircraft trading partners. 

• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior executives on fleet investment, asset valuation and commercial risks. 

• Own the full lifecycle of the Group's major airframe and engine purchase agreements – structuring, negotiating, executing and amending, as required, and managing contractual obligations and commercial outcomes. 

• Lead cross-functional teams across Finance, Treasury, Engineering, Commercial, Legal and Strategy. 

• Develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and commercial excellence. 

• Drive sustainable value creation through innovative procurement and asset management approaches. 

About You 

We're looking for a commercially astute leader with deep aviation industry expertise and a proven track record delivering large-scale aircraft fleet procurement and asset management outcomes. 

You'll bring: 

• Extensive experience leading aircraft procurement and/or aircraft trading activities. 

• Demonstrated success structuring, negotiating and executing complex, high-value commercial transactions, including major aircraft and engine purchases. 

• Strong contract discipline with a proven track record managing major aircraft and engine purchase agreements within an airline, lessor or OEM. 

• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including fleet economics, asset valuation and business case development. 

• Experience influencing executive stakeholders and presenting recommendations at Board or Executive level. 

• Exceptional leadership capabilities with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams. 

• Outstanding stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across global and culturally diverse environments. 

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 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options 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.  

Ready to shape the future of our fleet? Apply now. 

Applications close: Thursday 15 October 2026 

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. 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.