Jetstar Looking for Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Wellington at Mount Wellington, Auckland Full Time

• Generous updated employment contract AND increased remuneration on offer
• Sign-on bonus upon commencement plus relocation support available
• Opportunities currently available in Auckland and Wellington
• Access to industry leading employee benefits from commencement, including international staff travel  

Join the Jetstar team at a pivotal moment in our history as we embark on a new era of low fares travel. As we emerge from the pandemic, the outlook for our domestic and international flying is very strong and our teams are excited to welcome our new A321LR Neo’s as we continue on our mission to offer all day, every day low fares so more people can fly to more places, more often.  

The Jetstar Engineering Team are at the forefront of delivering our superior safety standards. They are responsible for ensuring the airworthiness of our fleet of aircraft and customer aircraft, including completing all required maintenance that must be carried out on time and to approved standards to ensure they take to the skies safely. At every stage, all maintenance needs to be documented, detailed records maintained, with aircraft parts ordered and available at all times. 

Your new position as a LAME – Line Station Engineer (LSE) will see you performing line maintenance services on Jetstar and client airlines in compliance with the operators AOC and regulatory framework. This permanent role will see you working with a range of specialist teams enabling you to provide excellent engineering standards on a solid foundation of safety, quality, reliability and service. 

To achieve success in this role, you will: 

• Hold an A1 Category or B1 Category CASA Aircraft Engineer license or New Zealand / overseas equivalent license, no aircraft type ratings are necessary  
• A320, A330, B737 or B787 experience desirable but not essential  
• Have 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; 
• Have experience in aircraft maintenance; 
• Have a proven commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives; 
• Have proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle competing demands, particularly when under pressure and/or managing multiple stakeholders; 
• Hold a valid driving license and ability to obtain an Airside Driver’s License; 
• Be able to work a minimum of 40 + hours per week; 
• Ability to work 24/7 shift work (12-hour shifts) 

Leadership capabilities, 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. 

Inclusion and Diversity

Jetstar is an equal opportunity employer, so 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.

Our Culture

Jetstar is alive with a sense of adventure. Day in and day out, our teams search for new places to fly, new ways to add value and new ideas to improve performance. If you love the road less travelled, you’ll love working here because ours is a team who innovate every day, thrive on delivery, support each other and celebrate our successes. You’ll be supported to challenge, anticipate and explore while you work will connect people and enrich lives. We encourage diversity and aim to create an environment where our employees feel valued, respected and enabled.

Our Benefits

Team members have access to 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.