Job Description
- Updated Collective Agreement: A newly ratified agreement with enhanced conditions.
- Competitive Remuneration: Starting salary for First Officers is now $118,248, increasing to $121,796 from 1 October 2025.
- Additional Compensation: Eligible full-time pilots are entitled to receive up to $9,451 annually in compensatory payments, paid monthly (eligibility criteria apply).
Jetstar New Zealand is currently looking for First Officers (A320/1) to join our team. Our network includes both domestic and international routes, providing you the chance to experience a wide range of destinations.
As we grow our fleet and introduce new routes, now is the perfect time to consider a career with Jetstar in New Zealand. Being part of our team is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the distinctive lifestyle offered by New Zealand.
We believe in fostering talent and offering our pilots the opportunity for fairly rapid career progression, based on meeting company requirements and operational needs. In recent times, we've witnessed First Officers advance to command positions within just a few years, which is a testament to the opportunities for rapid advancement within our organisation. With the right qualifications and performance, you could find yourself in the captain's seat sooner than you think.
To be eligible for consideration you must meet the following requirements:
- Hold an Australian ATPL (A) or an Australian CPL (A) with passes in all Australian or New Zealand ATPL subjects
- Australian Multi-Engine Aeroplane Instrument Rating with 2D and 3D endorsements
- Current CASA Class 1 medical
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6
- Minimum 500 hours flight time in fixed wing aircraft; and at least one of the following minimum requirements:
- 200 hours in command of a multi engine aircraft (excluding PICUS); or
- 200 hours in command of a turbine powered fixed wing aircraft; or
- 200 hours on aircraft certified for operation by a crew of two pilots (multi-crew aircraft)
- Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) training certificate or equivalent
- A current passport with unrestricted access to all Jetstar ports of call with at least 12 months validity
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
- The ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol Test
- The ability to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) and/or AVSEC
- Hold, or be eligible to hold, relevant Australian permanent residency status or an unrestricted right to work in Australia
Note: A current New Zealand ATPL or CPL with Multi-Engine Aeroplane Instrument Rating must be converted via the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act prior to employment.
Lifestyle
We value the importance of work-life balance for our pilots, whether you're operating domestic or international flights. While our rosters may include 2 to 4 sector days, rest assured that you'll be back home most nights. Due to the nature of our network, there may be occasional overnights, but these are minimal, allowing you to make the most of your time at home.
Training
We understand the paramount importance of safety. Our Pilot Training Program is designed to uphold our esteemed safety record and setting our pilots for success. Our Evidence Based Training (EBT) program is designed to go beyond standard requirements, providing our pilots with realistic training scenarios and hands-on experiences to enhance their skills as a pilot to the highest level.
Sustainability
Our current NEO fleet has reduced total emissions by more than 16,000 tonnes over the last 12 months - the equivalent of taking 3500 cars off the road. The quieter and more fuel efficient NEOs are set to kickstart a new era of improved sustainability and growth for Jetstar.
Expanding routes
The introduction of the NEOs has allowed us to offer more low fares to new destinations and add capacity and frequency on our most popular routes. These longer range and highly fuel-efficient aircrafts have also freed up our Boeing 787 fleet to reach new destinations even further away.
Join Jetstar Airways and embark on a journey that combines the excitement of aviation with the comfort of a balanced lifestyle, all while growing in an environment that values your passion and growth!
Discover More About Jetstar
About Us
The Jetstar Group is one of the largest low-cost airline groups in the Asia Pacific by revenue and has flown more than 300 million passengers since it launched in 2004. Collectively the Jetstar Group offers more than 5,000 (pre-COVID) flights a week to 58 destinations in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. The Group operates a fleet of more than 90 aircraft, including Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321 and Boeing 787-8. Jetstar's mission is to offer all day, every day low fares to enable more people to fly to more places, more often.
Culture
Jetstar is alive with a sense of adventure. Day in and day out, our teams search for new places to fly, new ways to add value and new ideas to improve performance. If you love the road less travelled, you’ll love working here because ours is a team who innovate every day, thrive on delivery, support each other and celebrate our successes. You’ll be supported to challenge, anticipate and explore while you work will connect people and enrich lives. We encourage diversity and aim to create an environment where our employees feel valued, respected and enabled.
Our Benefits
Team members have access to heavily discounted fares to destinations all over the world - not only for team members, but for their favourite travel companions too. Our staff travel benefit includes discounts on airfares, accommodation, car hire and travel insurance for both domestic and international travel. Discounts can be used within the Jetstar Group airlines, Qantas and other partner airlines.
Inclusion and Diversity
Jetstar is an equal opportunity employer, so by coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you
