Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (B1)

Jetstar thrives on innovation. We’re always looking for dynamic and proactive professionals to help our business work smarter and more efficiently. You will be encouraged to think innovatively whilst developing and maintaining best practice. What’s more, this role will see you working as part of a broader group Jetstar and Qantas structure. Our team is consistently searching for new places to fly, new ways to add value and new ideas to improve performance.

As a Licensed Aircraft Engineer, you will be supporting Jetstar Asia Engineering & Maintenance team on ensuring all necessary maintenance required is identified, carried out on time and approved to take to the skies. At every stage, all maintenance needs to be documented and detailed records maintained. This keeps our safety standards at the highest level and allows us to ensure that aircraft parts are ordered and available at all times. It’s a highly responsible, thorough and rewarding career path.

As part of the Jetstar Asia Engineering & Maintenance team, you will have the opportunity to ensuring the total airworthiness of our growing fleet of aircraft.

Reporting to the Line Maintenance Manager, your main accountabilities will include:

• Carry out and certify for routine checks and defect rectifications on A320 / A321 aircraft systems and engines.
• Carry out repairs to aircraft systems that may require exposure to or use hazardous equipment such as Fuel Tank repair, Hydraulic system repair, work at excessive heights such as using ground support equipment to reach top areas of the aircraft.
• Maintaining the highest standards of airworthiness when performing inspections or maintenance duties.
• All work is carried out using prescribed tools and equipment in accordance with the approved data and relevant work documents
• Assist in the co-ordination of services with provided by other service providers.
• Manages and/or assist with other Technical Projects as they arise from time to time.
• Perform duty on flights as Engineer on Board well as be stationed overseas for extended periods as required.

To be considered for these roles you will ideally have:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as Licence Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
• Hold a current and valid CAAS B1 or B2 licence for A320/A321 aircraft.
• Those with B1 licence must also have V2500 engine endorsement.
• Holders of full B1 (with avionics extension) would be preferred.
• In addition to CAAS licence, holders of Australian CASA licence with A320 / A321 endorsement would be preferred.
• Must be willing to upgrade and obtain additional licences.
• Team Player, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be able and willing to work on shifts.
• Good understanding of Civil Aviation Authority (CAAS) requirements and procedures.