Jetstar 2027 Engineering Apprenticeship Program

• Apply now and join us in January 2027 - express your interest today! 
• Earn while you learn with a full-time salary while working towards your Cert IV Aeroskills funded by Jetstar
• Hands-on rotations and real aircraft work with coaching and mentoring from experienced engineers 
• Takeoff with exclusive perks such as staff travel benefits and the chance to be part of a large fast-paced engineering operation supporting a broad fleet

Were excited to be searching for committed team players to join our 2027 Engineering Apprentice Program commencing in January.

Jetstar Engineering

Jetstars Apprentice Program is proudly based at our Melbourne Engineering Precinct the main maintenance hub of our network with a limited number of roles also available at Sydney Airport. Apprentices gain handson experience working on Jetstar and customer aircraft including A320/A321 B787 and A321 Freighters.

Youll receive structured training mentoring from experienced engineers and exposure to a wide range of engineering tasks setting you up for a longterm career as a Jetstar Engineer. For 2027 we are recruiting across the Avionics Mechanical and Structures trade streams. Depending on your chosen trade typically your role will include:

Avionics Apprentice - maintains inspects and undertakes fault diagnostics of electrical instrument and radio systems and accessories on the aircraft. These include power generation and distribution systems ignition and engine monitoring systems autopilot and integrated flight systems environmental control systems radar and communication systems and in-flight entertainment 

Mechanical Apprentice - maintains inspects and undertakes fault diagnosis of airframe engine systems and mechanical components and accessories on aircraft. These include undercarriage wheels and brakes pressurisation pneumatic and hydraulic systems flight control systems engine control systems and pressurisation and environmental control systems. 

Structures Apprentice  Maintains inspects andundertakes modification & repair to Aircraft metallic structures and will typically work with Aircraft Compositestructures such as: Fiberglass Carbonfiber(Graphite) Kevlar Bonded metallic andfibrestructures. 

Ready for your next adventure Were searching for someone who:

• Brings a Year 10 School Certificate or equivalent however a Year 12 School Certificate will give you a great advantage
• Able to commence full time employment with Jetstar in Melbourne or Sydney in January 2027
• Work experience is desired but most importantly we are seeking individuals who bring a genuine curiosity and interest to learn about all things aviation and how we work as team to ensure that our aircraft take to the skies safely
• Has an ability to work a rotating roster across a 24/7 shift pattern including night shift
• Is a Permanent Resident or Australian/NZ citizen at application
• Hold a valid drivers license by the time of commencement 

Your life at Jetstar is unlike any other

Put the craft in aircraft: Theres a new fleet of A321LR NEOs waiting for your arrival. Beyond Jetstar our Engineering Team get to exposure to projects related to the Qantas Groups A320/1 B787 and A321 Freighters.

Learn fast takeoff faster: Our Apprentice Team takeoff immediately with a paid fast-tracked development plan both on the job and in the up to four years youll have achieved a nationally recognised qualification in the aerospace industry.

Live the travel dream: You and your nominated travel companions can takeoff more with our famous Qantas Group Staff Travel discount. 

Make work feel like a holiday: Join a fun driven team where work feels like a holiday. Our people take every opportunity to takeoff together and find ways to help their teammates soar.

Theres a place for everyone at Jetstar:  For us travel and meeting new people go hand in hand. We invite our people to get involved in various Employee Network Groups that play an important role in creating our inclusive and supportive culture that we are fiercely proud of.  We believe that teams with a diversity of ideas and experiences are more creative innovative and solve problems quickly.  We welcome applications from anyone who wants to takeoff with us.  If you have support or access requirements just reach out and let us know what you need.

We cant wait to hear from you. Applications close: Sunday 14th June 2026. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time