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1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.About JetstarWere Jetstar. You may know us for our famous low fares, but did you also know that weve 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 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. Every day we enable more people to takeoff to more places, more often.Job DescriptionPermanent opportunity, Melbourne Head Office locationEnjoy a 4 day on, 4 day off shift rosterAccess to a range of employee benefits, including our world-class staff travel programDo you want to takeoff in a new career opportunity and put your career on your bucket list? Now is the perfect time to take off with Jetstar! Join us as we celebrate our 20 year anniversary and continue our journey as the Best Low Cost airline, Australia-Pacific.This year we will also continue to welcome more state-of-the-art aircraft, launch new international routes, and continue our mission to help more people take off through low fares.About The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced and compliance-focused Lead Line Planner to join our Engineering team in a pivotal leadership role. Based on a 4-on, 4-off day shift pattern, the Lead Line Planner is responsible for providing 7-day oversight of all planning activities and acting as the primary escalation point for planning-related matters. The role leads and mentors a rotating team of Planners, guiding maintenance planning outcomes through clear communication, intent-setting, and strong follow-up practices.Reporting to the Manager Maintenance Planning, responsibilities for this role will include:Identify the critical business resources (labour, material, equipment, etc.) required to deliver compliance consistently and efficiently with scheduled maintenance requirementsProvide leadership, guidance and consistently demonstrate Jetstar values to all Planning staffDemonstrate commitment to CASA and other industry regulatory authorities that continued airworthiness management and company standards can be sustained by sound process and proceduresDrive compliance of departmental proceduresSupport the continual improvement of the operationBuild and manage relationships with stakeholders within Jetstar Engineering, AMO and external MROsManage the training & daily competencies of the Line Planning TeamAct in higher duties where required to backfill the Manager as required to support operational requirementsAnalyse maintenance performance and initiate improvement to proactive maintenance tasks to maximise equipment performanceMonitor and guide Planners to prepare maintenance plans, analyse backlogs, schedule compliance and recommend solutions for delays, balance workload, and optimise resources utilizationPrepare reports and feedback on planning performance, monitor compliance to works processes and systems for maximum plant availabilityOversee induction, training & integration of new starts into their rolesTo be successful in this role, you will possess the following skills & experience:Minimum 2 years'' experience in aircraft maintenance planning or similar maintenance/airworthiness rolesStrong understanding of maintenance planning tools and port capabilitiesExcellent communication, influencing, people management and leadership skillsStrong compliance knowledge and exceptional attention to detailUnderstanding of MIS, OEM data, and Microsoft Office applicationsKnowledge of PART 145 / 42 regulatory frameworkWillingness to work on a rotating 12-hour day shift, 4 days on, 4 days off rosterStrong prioritising and time management skillsApplications close: Strictly 2359, Sunday 18 May 2025Whats In It For YouUnlimited heavily discounted fares to destinations worldwide, including for travel companions. Benefits include discounts on airfares, accommodation, car hire, and travel insurance within Jetstar, Qantas, and partner airlines.Access to salary packaging and leave benefitsOpportunities to build a career across multiple functions, locations, and airlines within the Qantas GroupSupport programs for health, wellbeing, and developmentFlexible work options to help you achieve your potentialYour Life At Jetstar Is Unlike Any OtherPut the craft in aircraft: Our new fleet of A321LR NEOs is waiting for you. Beyond Jetstar, you''ll get exposure to projects involving the Qantas Groups A320/1, B717, and A321 Freighters, as well as Jetstar-branded airlines in Singapore and Japan.Live the travel dream: Enjoy the Qantas Group Staff Travel discount with your nominated travel companions.Make work feel like a holiday: Join a fun, driven team where work feels like a holiday. We celebrate taking off together and supporting each others success.Theres a place for everyone at Jetstar: We promote diversity and inclusion through Employee Network Groups that foster an innovative, supportive culture. We welcome applications from all candidates, including those with support or access requirements.Were Jetstar. Lets takeoff together #J-18808-Ljbffr