Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

• Join a supportive team that values you and strives for excellence everyday
• Full-time permanent positions at one of Australias leading ports
• Enjoy the flexibility of shift work with a 4 on/4 off rotating roster

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. Youll 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. Youll oversee quality control for aircraft presentation upon completion of maintenance and prior to release. Compliance with Jetstars 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.

Were hiring for current and upcoming opportunities across multiple key locations:

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

Were 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 drivers 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.

Theres 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.

Were Jetstar.  Lets takeoff together. We cant wait to hear from you. 

Applications Close: Friday 30th October 2026.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time