Address Join a supportive team at our Melbourne Precinct – our hub for end-to-end maintenance.
Permanent opportunities available
Access to a range of employee benefits, including our staff travel program
If you’ve ever thought about a career in aviation — now is the perfect time to take off with Jetstar! We are undertaking one of the biggest recruitment campaigns in our 19-year-history. Join us during an exciting period as we welcome more state-of-the-art aircraft, launch new international routes and continue our mission to help more people take off through low fares.
Your next opportunity to takeoff
We are looking for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) to join our high performing Melbourne based Engineering team. The main function of this role is to carry out maintenance on Jetstar aircraft in a timely and safe manner, in accordance with company requirements. We want to hear from you if you are logical, can see the big picture, and do not mind working in a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable environment. We work in a dynamic environment and you will have the opportunity to be a key contributor to this team.
Reporting to the Line Maintenance Manager, some of the key responsibilities of this role are:
Carry out maintenance on company aircraft
Ensure timely and correct completion of all work carried out
Quality Control for aircraft presentation - upon completion of maintenance and prior to release
Delivering quality and reliable maintenance and rectification services to a high standard Ensuring all WHS and Quality policies and procedures are adhered to.
Comply with Jetstar’s Safety Management System
Required to work at other ports (including international locations) as required
Comply with all Jetstar training and compliance requirements
Build and maintain a good working relationship with contractors and outside service providers
Ready for your next adventure?
We’re on the hunt for someone who:
Has completed a Certificate IV in Aeroskills, with previous A320/321 experience desirable
Demonstrates 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 previous experience in Base Maintenance
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
Hold's a valid driving licence and ability to obtain an Airside Drivers Licence
Leadership qualities, a strong work-ethic and an inclusive mindset are valued attributes, that will provide you with opportunities to extend yourself further within Jetstar. Taking ownership for your own performance, as well as that of your team is critical. Whether we’re working individually or as a group, we challenge ourselves to continually develop and deliver exceptional results.
Remuneration on offer: $75,000-$90,000 base salary (excluding superannuation, overtime, allowances and potential bonuses plus heavily discounted staff travel fares for employees and limited beneficiaries)
What’s in it for you
Our team members enjoy access to unlimited heavily discounted fares to destinations all over the world – not only for team members, but for their favourite travel companions too. Our staff travel benefit includes discounts on airfares, accommodation, car hire and travel insurance for both domestic and international travel. Discounts can be used within the Jetstar Group airlines, Qantas and other partner airlines.
Access to a range of salary packaging and leave benefits.
As a member of the Qantas Group, you will have the opportunity to build a career across multiple functions, locations and airlines.
Structured programs and resources to support your health and wellbeing and development.
Talk to us about how we can make this role work flexibly for you such that you can achieve your potential.
Your life at Jetstar is unlike any other.
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.
Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship
