Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Jetstar Airways; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Travel Discount

Employee Network Groups

Job summary

Jetstar Airways is seeking a qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to deliver high-quality maintenance and rectification services across company aircraft. You will work under strict WHS and Quality policies, ensuring safety, reliability, and service excellence.

Reporting to Line Maintenance or Maintenance Operations Managers, you will maintain aircraft across ports, including international locations, while upholding compliance and quality standards central to Jetstar’s operations.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (or RPL) or equivalent trade qualification under CASA/EASA/CAANZ/UKCAA regulations.
• At least 5 years post-apprenticeship maintenance experience across ports.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Hold a valid driving licence and able to obtain an Airside Drivers Licence.
• Willing to pass Pre-Employment Medical and obtain an ASIC.
• Willing to work across multiple ports, including international locations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company aircraft and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee quality control for aircraft presentation upon completion of maintenance and release.
• Ensure compliance with Jetstar Safety Management System and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors and external service providers as needed.
• Possess strong communication to manage multiple stakeholders and shifting priorities.

Skills

Time management

Team leadership

Autonomy

Quality and safety focus

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate IV in Aeroskills

Equivalent trade qualification

Job description

• Join a supportive team that values you and strives for excellence everyday
• Full-time, permanent positions at one of Australia’s leading ports
• Enjoy the flexibility of shift work with a 4 on/4 off rotatingroster
• We're looking for Structures AMEs who take pride in quality workmanship

Ready for your next adventure? Your new role as anAircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) will see you delivering high-quality maintenance and rectification services while ensuring strict adherence to WHS and Quality policies and procedures. You’ll work closely with specialist teams, applying excellent engineering standards built on a foundation of safety, reliability, and service.

Reporting to the Line Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Operations Manager, you will carry out maintenance on company aircraft, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time. You’ll oversee quality control for aircraft presentation upon completion of maintenance and prior to release. Compliance with Jetstar’s Safety Management System, training, and regulatory requirements is essential. This role also requires flexibility to work at other ports, including international locations, and to build strong working relationships with contractors and external service providers.

We’re on the hunt for someone who:

• Has completed Certificate IV in Aeroskills, has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) report in progress, and/or holds an equivalent trade qualification preferably under CASA/EASA/CAANZ/UKCAA regulations in one of the following streams: Mechanical, Avionics, Structures
• Experience and/or type ratings with the following aircraft types: A320, A321 and/or B787 (desirable)
• At least 5 years post-apprenticeship Maintenance experience – all ports
• Has excellent time management skills and a proven ability to effectively manage self and others
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Has a proven commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives
• Has proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle competing demands, particularly when under pressure and/or managing multiple stakeholders; and
• Holds a valid driving license and ability to obtain an Airside Drivers License
• Willing and able to hold a Qantas Group-issued ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card) including a full international criminal clearance
• Willing and able to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Medical test prior to commencement

Remuneration on offer: All Jetstar Engineers in Australia are paid under the Jetstar Airways Engineering & Maintenance Enterprise Agreement 2023 which can be referenced HERE.

Please note that this opportunity is only available to qualified aircraft engineers/technicians that carry a trade aircraft technician qualification.While sponsorship can be considered, priority will be given to candidates with full, unrestricted work rights in Australia or New Zealand.

Your life at Jetstar is unlike any other:

• Live the travel dream: You and your nominated travel companions can takeoff more with our famous Qantas Group Staff Travel discount.
• Make work feel like a holiday: Join a fun, driven team where work feels like a holiday. Our people take every opportunity to takeoff together and find ways to help their teammates soar.
• There’s a place for everyone at Jetstar: For us, travel and meeting new people go hand in hand. We invite our people to get involved in various Employee Network Groups that play an important role in creating our inclusive and supportive culture that we are fiercely proud of. We believe that teams with a diversity of ideas and experiences are more creative, innovative and solve problems quickly. We welcome applications from anyone who wants to takeoff with us. If you have support or access requirements, just reach out and let us know what you need.

We’re Jetstar. Let’s takeoff together. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Applications close: Sunday 27th September 2026.