Our Apprentice Program

Here’s what we look for in our Apprentice Program applications:

• A Year 10 School Certificate or equivalent
• Work experience of any sort (not compulsory)
• Genuine curiosity about aviation and how we takeoff together safely
• Confidence in working independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to take direction and take the safety of yourself and your team seriously
• Engaging and professional communication skills
• Positive attitude and keen learner – both on the job and in your formal studies
• Willingness to work on a shift roster (days, nights and weekends)
• A Permanent Resident or Australian/NZ citizen when you apply

We encourage you to wear something clean and neat that you also feel comfortable in. While we don’t expect a shirt and tie, please save the ripped jeans and runners for weekends.

Let us know as soon as possible. Our recruitment process moves quickly and our Apprentice Assessment Centres are usually wrapped up in a few days. We’ll do our best to move you to another centre because it’s mandatory you attend in person. If we can’t make it work, we’ll encourage you to reapply next year. 

If you’re travelling from interstate and need support, reach out.  We may be able to cover your return flights via the Jetstar network.

If you’re under legal driving age, a driver’s license isn’t needed for your apprenticeship. However, a full licence is required if you successfully complete your apprenticeship and wish to apply to become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

Your training is on us! We’ll proudly cover the cost of your training course. You’ll also be paid to attend your theory classroom-based learning as part of your training at the RTO training facility.

Applications for our Apprentice Program open every year around May. Then our successful apprentices takeoff the following January at our Melbourne Engineering Precinct. 

You’ll be supported by us in many ways, including a dedicated Apprentice Facilitator and a community of experienced engineers who want to see your career takeoff.

You’ll need to stay on top of your studies, including on the ground and in the classroom. And you must pass all your exams to successfully graduate from the Apprenticeship Program.

It’s important you’re able to undertake shift work on a rotational 7-day roster, including mornings, days and nights. This is so we can provide you with experience across all types of maintenance activity.