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Being a pilot at Jetstar

Jetstar is alive with a sense of adventure. Day in and day out, our teams across Asia Pacific search for new ways to make the world more accessible. New places to fly, new ways to add value and new ideas to push performance. Being a pilot here isn’t your everyday job. It’s demanding and exciting; we can’t promise there won’t be challenges along the way, but that’s what adventure is all about.

You’ll be supported to anticipate, develop and explore while your work will connect people and enrich lives. In our team, everyone is encouraged to bring new ideas to the table and we’re looking for pilots who thrive in a team environment, living and breathing our values with a cool head and mature attitude.

"We're looking for pilots who thrive in a team environment."

In Australia and New Zealand you'll be flying state-of-the- art A320 and B787 aircraft.

  • Career opportunities with Jetstar in Australia and New Zealand

Across our Asian fleets, there are opportunities to fly the A320 aircraft for the Jetstar Group's airlines in Singapore and Japan.

Our ongoing training program, highly regarded throughout the aviation industry, is designed to ensure our impeccable safety record is maintained while developing our pilots to their full potential. Opportunities to expand your skills and experience are always encouraged.

Your eligibility to apply:

Australia / New Zealand

A320 First Officer / B787 Second Officer

  • 1500 hours total aeronautical experience
  • 500 hours PIC or FO on multi-engine
  • 250 hours PIC (may include 150 hours PICUS)
  • Hold an Australian ATPL (Part 61) or CPL with passes in all Australian ATPL subjects
  • Hold an Australian Multi-Engine Aeroplane Instrument Rating with a 2D and 3D endorsement
  • ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6 on your Licence
  • Current Class 1 medical certificate issued by CASA

Jetstar Japan

A320 First Officer - (non JCAB licence holder)

  • Must hold a current ATPL (ICAO/EASA/FAA)
  • ICAO level 4 or above English language proficiency
  • Current Class 1 Medical Certificate

A320 Type Rating holders:

  • 2000 hours total aeronautical experience on fixed-wing aircraft
  • 250 hours PIC or at least 180 hour’s pilot in command under supervision and least 70 hour’s pilot in command
  • 1000 hours on the A320 family

Non A320 Type Rating holders:

  • 3000 hours total aeronautical experience on fixed-wing aircraft
  • 250 hours PIC or at least 180 hour’s pilot in command under supervision and least 70 hour’s pilot in command
  • 1000 hour’s jet time with a commercial Airline

Jetstar Asia

A320 Captain

  • A320 Type Rated and holding an ICAO ATPL
  • Proficiency check with 6 month’s validity remaining
  • 6000 minimum hours of total flying time
  • 2000 minimum hours flown in multi-crew, multi-engine jet aircraft
  • 1500 hours in command on jet
  • 500 hour’s total time in command on type
  • Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine and Instrument ratings

A320 First Officer

  • A320 Type Rated and holding an ICAO ATPL
  • Proficiency check with 6 month’s validity remaining
  • 1500 minimum hours of total flying time
  • 500 minimum hours flown in multi-crew, multi-engine jet aircraft
  • Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine and Instrument ratings

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