Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Company
Qantas
Job Location
Australia, Australia / Nz
Job Role
Engineer
Contract Type
Full-Time
Salary
Posted Date
2026-07-05
Job Expiry Date
2026-08-04
Qualification
High School
  • 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 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. 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:


  • Melbourne - Victoria
  • Sydney – New South Wales
  • Brisbane - Queensland
  • Cairns - Queensland

We’re on the hunt for someone who:


  • Has completed Certificate IV in Aeroskills, has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) report in progress, and/or holds an equivalent trade qualification preferably under CASA/EASA/CAANZ/UKCAA regulations in one of the following streams: Mechanical, Avionics, Structures
  • Experience and/or type ratings with the following aircraft types: A320, A321 and/or B787 (desirable)
  • At least 5 years post-apprenticeship Maintenance experience – all ports
  • 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; and
  • Holds a valid driving licence and ability to obtain an Airside Drivers License 
  • Willing and able to hold a Qantas Group-issued ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card) including a full international criminal clearance
  • Willing and able to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Medical test prior to commencement 


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