Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Jetstar Airways; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel discount

Inclusive culture

Employee networks

Job summary

Jetstar Airways is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) to deliver high-quality maintenance and rectification with strict adherence to WHS and Quality policies. You will collaborate with specialist teams, applying engineering standards rooted in safety, reliability, and service.

Reporting to the Line Maintenance Manager, you will perform maintenance on Jetstar aircraft, oversee quality control before release, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification (Certificate IV in Aeroskills or equivalent).
• At least 5 years post-apprenticeship maintenance experience.
• Desirable experience with A320/A321 or B787 aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on Jetstar aircraft and rectification work to high standards.
• Oversee quality control for aircraft presentation upon maintenance completion.
• Ensure compliance with Jetstar's Safety Management System and regulatory requirements.
• Flexibility to work at multiple ports, including international locations.

Skills

Aeroskills Certificate

A320/A321/B787

Line maintenance experience

Safety minded

Education

Certificate IV in Aeroskills

Trade qualification under CASA/EASA/CAANZ/UKCAA

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

Ready for your next adventure?
Your new role as an Aircraft 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 hiring for current and upcoming opportunities across multiple key locations:

• Sydney – New South Wales
• Brisbane – Queensland
• Cairns – Queensland
• Gold Coast – Queensland

We’re on the hunt for someone who:

• Has completed a Certificate IV in Aeroskills, holds an equivalent trade qualification (preferably under CASA, EASA, CAANZ or UKCAA regulations), or is currently progressing through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in one of the following streams: Mechanical, Avionics or Structures.
• Holds experience and/or aircraft type ratings on A320, A321 and/or B787 aircraft (desirable).
• Has at least 5 years' post-apprenticeship maintenance experience (desirable). Ideally, in a line maintenance environment.
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills and the ability to effectively manage workload and competing priorities.
• Can work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Has a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Possesses strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform effectively under pressure while managing multiple stakeholders.
• Holds a valid driver's license and is able to obtain an Authority to Drive Airside (ADA)License.
• Is willing and able to obtain and maintain a Qantas Group-issued ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card), including satisfying international criminal history check requirements.
• Is willing and able to successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment.
• Can commit to a shift work roster, including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends and public holidays.

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

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.

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.

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

Applications Close: Friday 30th October 2026.