Line Station Engineer - Queenstown

• Based in beautiful Queenstown, New Zealand
• Permanent Line Station Engineer opportunity
• Work-life balance with a 4 days on / 4 days off roster

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. Helping our teammates soar is what we’re all about, and with a new fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft, plus new routes being added, the sky’s the limit.

Ready for your next adventure?

We are on the hunt for a dedicated Jetstar team member ready to take off in a permanent position as Line Station Engineer based in Queenstown (ZQN). In this role, you’ll be an integral part of our Queenstown-based team, performing line maintenance services on Qantas Group aircraft in compliance with the operator’s AOC and regulatory framework. With safety as our top priority, you’ll work closely with specialist teams to deliver high standards of engineering — ensuring quality, reliability, and exceptional service across every shift.

To achieve success in this role, you will: 

• Hold a full B1 Category Australian CASA Aircraft Engineer license or New Zealand CAA equivalent license with the A320 and B737NG ratings.  
• Have excellent time management skills and a proven ability to effectively manage self and others; Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team; 
• Have a proven commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives; 
• Have proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle competing demands, particularly when under pressure and/or managing multiple stakeholders; 
• Be able to work a minimum of 40 + hours per week; 
• Ability to work shift work (4 on 4 off) 

Leadership capabilities, a strong work-ethic and an inclusive mindset are valued attributes, that will provide you with opportunities to extend yourself further within Jetstar. Taking ownership for your own performance, as well as that of your team is critical. Whether we’re working individually or as a group, we challenge ourselves to continually develop and deliver exceptional results. 

Your life at Jetstar is unlike any other

Put the craft in aircraft: There’s a new fleet of A321LR NEO’s waiting for your arrival. Beyond Jetstar, our Engineering Team get to exposure to projects related to the Qantas Group’s A320/1, B787 and A321 Freighters.

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.

There’s 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’re Jetstar.  Let’s takeoff together

Apply by: 2359, Tuesday 22 July 2025.