About Jetstar
We're Jetstar. You may know us for our famous low fares, but did you also know that we've flown more than 400 million customers since we launched in Australia in 2004? Each week we operate around 3,000 flights to nearly 40 destinations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific. The Jetstar Group also includes Jetstar Asia and Jetstar Japan, and is one of the largest low-cost airline groups in Asia Pacific by revenue. As a group, we operate a fleet of more than 115 aircraft, including the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 787-8s.
About the Role
Join a supportive team at our Melbourne Precinct – our hub for end-to-end maintenance. This is a rare opportunity for a skilled aircraft painter to join our high performing team, with immediate access to world class staff travel benefits.
Jetstar Engineering relies on its engineers to deliver superior safety standards, up to the second – the trouble-shooters, glitch-fixers and tech-experts who make sure we take to the sky safely. The Melbourne Engineering Precinct is the main maintenance hub of our network, working not only on Jetstar fleet but customer aircraft – A320/21, B787 and A320 Freighter, and is the proud home of our Apprentice Program.
We are actively looking for Aircraft Painters to join our accomplished Engineering team in Melbourne. As an Aircraft Painter at Jetstar, your role involves applying surface finishes and related materials on aircraft structures in line with Jetstar Airlines' 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE), Jetstar Safety Management System (SMS), Maintenance Control & Procedures Manual, Company Policies, and Civil Aviation Safety Authority regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect and prepare surfaces of aircraft panels/component surfaces.
- Removal of surface coatings and light corrosion from aircraft or aircraft components.
- Apply paints and specialty coatings via various methods (spraying, rolling and brushing).
- Apply stencils, decals and aircraft specific markings, livery and registrations.
- Perform rectification work involving the preparation and painting of aircraft components.
- Apply specialised coatings to aircraft components in accordance with approved maintenance data.
- Planning and organising own aviation maintenance work activities as they apply to painting and finishing.
- Applying quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes as they apply to painting and finishing.
- Interpreting and using aviation maintenance technical data including manuals, drawings, and specifications as they apply to painting and finishing.
- Completion of aviation maintenance industry documentation as required by relevant Regulations and Quality procedures.
Essential Requirements
- At least 2 years' experience in automotive or aircraft painting preferred, or similar experience in another aviation or related industry position.
- Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of quality assurance procedures (experience with aviation procedures preferred).
- Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to effectively manage self and others.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Have or able to apply for an ASIC card.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Hold a valid driving licence and ability to obtain an Airside Drivers Licence.
Remuneration: all Jetstar Painters in Australia are paid under the Jetstar Airways Engineering & Maintenance Enterprise Agreement 2023 at a base rate of $83,236.
Benefits
- A new fleet of A321LR NEOs, plus exposure to projects across the Qantas Group's A320/1, B787 and A321 Freighters.
- Famous Qantas Group Staff Travel discount for you and your nominated travel companions.
- A fun, driven team culture and involvement in various Employee Network Groups.
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.
How to Apply
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