Job Description

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? In fact, each week we operate around 3,000 flights to nearly 40 destinations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific. And we're not just an Australian airline either - the Jetstar Group also includes Jetstar Asia and Jetstar Japan, and is one of the largest low-cost airline groups in the Asia Pacific. As a group, we operate a fleet of more than 115 aircraft, including the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 787-8s. Every day we enable more people to takeoff to more places, more often.

• Apply now to join us from 23rd November 2026 to 26th February 2027
• Be the first onboard our new Engineering Internship Program

Love travel and all things Engineering? You’re in the right place. At Jetstar, you get to takeoff at work, and in life.

As a team, we’re lucky we get to do both for a living – and we want you to be part of where we go next. 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.

About Our Engineering Team

We rely on our Jetstar Engineering Team 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. Solving problems. Trying new things. Getting hands-on. Fixing and double checking. It’s all part of the day job as a Jetstar Engineer – whether you’re 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.

Your Opportunity

As part of our commitment to growing our pipeline of engineering talent – we’re excited to launch our new Summer Engineering Internship Program This program is not just about shadowing — you’ll have the opportunity to work on a real project that has a genuine impact on our engineering operation, and in turn our customer’s experience. Over 13 intensive weeks, you’ll be embedded in a complex project of your choice. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, solving problems, learning new skills, and gaining hands-on experience.

Key Dates

Our Summer Internship Program takes place from 23rd November 2026 to 26th February 2027, and during this period you’ll need to be available for full time employment. However, this period does include unpaid leave during our Christmas shutdown period from December 2026 and to January 2027.

Ready for your next adventure?

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• In your penultimate year of your university degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical/Automotive/Mechatronics Engineering
• Studying a double degree? Let us know, as this could give you a significant advantage in your application;
• Resilient and flexible mindset such that you can take advantage of all that is on offer throughout the program;
• Curious, motivated to learn and get involved, with a willingness to work autonomously and as part of a team;
• A strong trouble shooter and problem solver – confident to challenge how we do things; and
• A permanent Resident or Australian/NZ citizen at time of application. 

This is your opportunity to help us learn about you – don’t forget to submit a cover letter, current resume and copy of your academic 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, plus Jetstar Branded Airlines (JBA’s) in Singapore and Japan.

Learn fast, takeoff faster Our Interns takeoff immediately with a fast-paced complex project – you’ll have access to experienced, supportive leaders and teammates – ensuring that you learn and grow quickly.

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

We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply by: 5pm Sunday 5th of July, 2026