Company Description
Job Description
Join a supportive team at our Melbourne Precinct – our hub for end-to-end maintenance.
Rare opportunity for a skilled aircraft painter to join our high performing team!
Immediate access to world class staff travel benefits
Do you want to takeoff in a new career opportunity and put your career on your bucket list? Now is the perfect time to take off with Jetstar! Join us as we celebrate our 20 year anniversary and continue our journey as the Best Low Cost airline in Australia-Pacific.
This year, we will also continue to welcome more state-of-the-art aircraft, launch new international routes, and continue our mission to help more people take off through low fares.
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.
Our Melbourne Engineering Precinct is the main maintenance hub of our network, offering opportunities across all functional areas of maintenance – line, intermediate, and base activity. Our engineers work on Jetstar fleet and customer aircraft including A320/21, B787, and A320 Freighter. Our Melbourne Precinct also hosts our Apprentice Program.
Ready for your next adventure?
We are actively seeking Aircraft Painters to join our Engineering team in Melbourne. Your role involves applying surface finishes and related materials on aircraft structures, adhering to Jetstar’s MOE, SMS, Maintenance Procedures, Company Policies, and Civil Aviation Safety Authority regulations.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Inspect and prepare surfaces of aircraft panels and components
Remove surface coatings and light corrosion from aircraft or components
Apply paints and coatings via spraying, rolling, and brushing
Apply stencils, decals, and aircraft markings
Perform rectification work involving preparation and painting of aircraft components
Apply specialized coatings according to maintenance data
Plan and organize maintenance activities related to painting and finishing
Ensure quality standards in aviation maintenance processes
Interpret and use technical data, manuals, drawings, and specifications
Complete documentation as required by regulations and procedures
We’re looking for:
At least 2 years’ experience in automotive or aircraft painting (preferred)
Experience in other aviation or related industries
Knowledge of quality assurance procedures (aviation procedures preferred)
Strong time management and self-management skills
Ability to work independently and in a team
Ability to apply for an ASIC card
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain an Airside Drivers Licence
Your life at Jetstar
Put the craft in aircraft: Our fleet includes the new A321LR NEOs and exposure to other Qantas Group aircraft and international routes.
Learn fast, takeoff faster: Our Graduate Program offers fast-tracked development across multiple teams in just two years.
Live the travel dream: Enjoy our Qantas Group Staff Travel discount for you and your travel companions.
Make work feel like a holiday: Join a fun, supportive team that celebrates teamwork and camaraderie.
There’s a place for everyone at Jetstar: We promote diversity and inclusion through Employee Network Groups. We welcome applications from all support or access needs.
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