2022 Junior Technical Specialist null

• Exciting entry level opportunity in Engineering with fantastic career progression opportunities
• Collingwood Head Office location
• Immediate access to AMAZING staff travel benefits

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.

About the Opportunity 

We are excited to introduce newly created, entry-level Technical Specialist opportunities in our Technical Engineering team based at our Head Office located in Melbourne. As a Junior Technical Specialist, you will sit within the Fleet Technical Management team and work alongside our Technical Specialists in providing daily support to ensure our fleet remains compliant with continuing airworthiness and our aircraft continue to remain efficient in alignment with business requirements.

This is a developmental role for those willing to learn and grow in taking on many standard Specialist responsibilities aligned to your level of experience, with the ability to build expertise on the various aircraft systems. 

Reporting to the Fleet Technical Manager, responsibilities for this role will include:

• Carry out all Technical Specialist responsibilities for assigned specializations (e.g. Airframe Systems, Structures, Cabin Systems, Avionics, Powerplant, Major Components or e-Enabling)
• Provide support to Technical Specialists where required
• Ensure work is accomplished to the standards set by the regulations and the Jetstar manual suite
• Ensure that the Maintenance Operations Department is supported with robust Technical support
• Ensure that the TRAX maintenance information system is utilized per defined procedures to effectively manage aircraft service literature and modification programs on the fleet.
• Maintain an overview of the fleets Configuration and ensure that the fleets standards are maintained
• Ensure that the aircraft deliver the OTP goals set by Jetstar senior management
• Actively work with our Reliability team and provide technical solutions to improve fleet reliability
• Assist with the management of fleet campaigns that may be required due to reliability and/or safety-related findings from the operational fleet
• Support line/base maintenance activity and AOG (aircraft on ground) recovery to reduce ground time and improve aircraft availability

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following skills & experience:

• Qualifications as a Professional engineer (degree) or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer trade (certificate IV in Aeroskills)
• Minimum 3 years study or practical working experience in aviation engineering
• Ability to communicate & negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Process-driven, with experience in constructing new processes to deliver business goals
• Highly motivated with a learning mindset
• Able to build effective working relationships
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft suite (in particular Excel and Powerpoint)

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