Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Cairns
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Posted on:
11-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Full time permanent opportunity based in Cairns Queensland
- Enjoy the flexibility of shift work on a 4 on / 4 off roster
- Take off with exclusive employee perks including our world-class staff travel program
About Our Engineering Team
We rely on our Jetstar Engineering Team to deliver our superior safety standards up to the second. Theyre the trouble-shooters glitch-fixers and tech-experts who make sure we take to the sky safely. Solving problems. Trying new things. Getting hands-on. Fixing and double checking. Its all part of the day job as a Jetstar Engineer whether youre on the frontline as a Maintenance Engineer or in our Engineering Corporate & Support Team ensuring that we land deadlines keep projects on track and work as a team to help us transform our fleet for the better.
Take off with your next opportunity
Our Cairns Engineering Team are searching for a skilled Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) to join their team. This hands-on position plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance of Jetstar aircraft with all work carried out to the highest regulatory and company standards.
If youre someone who thinks logically sees the bigger picture and thrives in a fast-paced ever-changing environment we want to hear from you. Your attention to detail strong organisational skills and proactive mindset will make you a key contributor to our high-performing team.
Were looking for someone who:
- Is a B1 Unrestricted Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with extensive line maintenance experience and sound knowledge of Civil Aviation Regulations
- Holds a CASA Part 66 licence with B1 Unrestricted Type Rating for A320 (NEO CEO Freighter) and B787 GEnx (mandatory).
- Demonstrates excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities within a high-pressure and time-critical environments
- Displays strong time management with the ability to work independently and collaboratively effectively managing competing demands
- Holds a working knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS) including fatigue management workplace inspections and incident reporting
- Is comfortable with shift work including permanent night shift where applicable.
- Possesses hands-on experience using TRAX (or similar systems) and proficiency with Airbus/Boeing manuals and Microsoft Office
- Is eligible to obtain and maintain a valid Australian ASIC and ADA.
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 Operations Team get to exposure to projects related to the Qantas Groups A320/1 B717 and A321 Freighters plus Jetstar Branded Airlines (JBAs) in Singapore and Japan.
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.
Were Jetstar. Lets takeoff together
Applications close: Wednesday 10th December 2025
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Aerospace Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Time Management
- Project Risk Management
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Aircraft Performance
- Aircraft Propulsion
- Avaition
- Federal Aviation
- Routine Maintenance
- Safety Management
- Maintenance Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Aircraft Structures
About Company
Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australias largest domestic and international airline. The Qantas Group's main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands Qantas and Jetstar operating regional, ... View more
