Technical Officer - Receipt Compliance

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Jetstar is seeking a Technical Officer - Receipt Compliance in Melbourne at the Central Distribution Centre. This full time permanent role protects the safety and reliability of Jetstar’s supply chain by ensuring compliant receipt of aviation rotable components, verifying entry into inventory, and managing end to end receipt activities within KPI timeframes. You will resolve technical queries, identify suspected unapproved parts, execute TRAX transactions, review repair and overhaul documentation for CASR Parts 21 and 42, validate ARC and regulatory records, update Engineering Controls in TRAX, segregate non compliant parts, and raise discrepancy reports while supporting team development. The ideal candidate holds a Certificate IV or higher in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or related field, at least 4 years’ engineering experience, TRAX familiarity, CASR knowledge, and strong planning and communication skills. Flexibility to work 4 on 4 off or Mon Fri; apply by 4 February 2026.

Company 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. We also operate a fleet of more than 80 aircraft, including state-of-the-art Airbus A320/21 NEO aircraft and the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 787-8s. Every day we enable more people to takeoff to more places, more often.

Impressive numbers? What's even more impressive is the team of extraordinary people taking off together day in day out, flight after flight.

Our people are the real jet stars!

Job Description

• Play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, integrity, and reliability of Jetstar’s Supply Chain
• Permanent, full-time opportunities based in Tullamarine at our Central Distribution Centre

 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.

Takeoff with your next opportunity

As the Technical Officer - Receipt Compliance, you will

• Ensure safety, integrity, and reliability of Jetstar Airways’ supply chain through compliant receipt of aviation rotable components
• Verify compliance of all components entering inventory to support continued safe fleet operation
• Manage end-to-end receipt compliance activities within agreed KPI timeframes
• Resolve technical queries and identify Suspect Unapproved Parts (SUP)
• Execute all required transactions in JQ Maintenance Information System (TRAX)
• Review repair and overhaul documentation for compliance with CASR Part 21, CASR Part 42, manufacturer data, and the MPD
• Validate Authorised Release Certificates (ARC), work reports, and regulatory records
• Ensure Engineering Controls (e.g. VSBs, ADs) are correctly assessed and updated in TRAX
• Segregate, document, and report non-compliant or suspect parts
• Raise discrepancy reports to maintain regulatory and quality integrity
• Provide supervisory support, including technical development of staff, manpower allocation, and workflow management within the Receipt Compliance team

We’re Looking For Someone Who has

• Certificate IV or higher in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Aerospace, or a related discipline (highly regarded).
• Recognised Aircraft Trade qualification and/or Minimum 4 years of engineering experience.
• Proficiency with TRAX or equivalent MIS (highly desirable).
• In-depth knowledge of CASR Part 21, CASR Part 42 and related civil aviation compliance requirements.
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills
• Strong technical data interpretation skills and high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and adapt to change
• Advanced computer skills and familiarity with MS Office suite.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with Qantas Group policies
• Flexibility to work either a 4 on, 4 off shift roster or a Monday–Friday day shift roster, as required by operational needs.

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.

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: Wednesday 4th February, 2026