• Perfect time to join a team that values you and strives for excellence everyday
• Full time, permanent night shift opportunity at Christchurch Airport 
• Take off with exclusive employee perks, including our world-class staff travel program

Jetstar Engineering: A team that takes off together

We rely on our engineers to deliver our superior safety standards, up to the second. They’re the trouble-shooters, glitch-fixers and tech-experts who make sure we take to the sky safely. Helping our teammates soar is what we’re all about, and with a new fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft, plus new routes being added, the sky’s the limit.

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, 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 a Level 4 Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering/Certificate IV in Aeroskills (AU or NZ equivalent)
• Line maintenance experience with the following aircraft types: A320/1, B787, B737
• 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
• Holds a valid driving licence and ability to obtain an Airside Drivers Licence
• Willing and able to hold a Qantas group-issued ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card)
• Willing and able to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Medical test prior to commencement
• Ability to work permanent night shift



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.