Days off, holidays on
We get that work-life balance matters. Our rosters, while busy with 2 to 4 sector days, ensure that you'll be back in the comfort of your own home most nights. Life demands flexibility, which is why we offer a sophisticated roster bidding system, letting you choose shift patterns that give you the flexibility you need. With multiple bases across the east coast, you can apply for base transfers, ensuring that your career continues to takeoff, wherever your located.
Training to help you soar
We're incredibly proud of our safety record - and the pilots who help us to maintain it. Our Evidence Based Training (EBT) goes above and beyond standard requirements, providing realistic training scenarios and hands-on experiences to build your skills to the highest level.
A new era of sustainability
Our current NEO fleet has cut total emissions by more than 16,000 tonnes over the last 12 months - the equivalent of taking 3500 cars off the road. Quieter and more fuel efficient, our NEOs are kickstarting a new era of improved sustainability and growth for us.
New fleet, new routes
More low fares, everyday, across our most popular routes. Plus, new far-flung destinations just added. Our longer range and highly fuel-efficient NEOs are freeing up our Boeing 787s to reach new places even further away.
I have been working within the Jetstar Group of airlines for over 15 years - flying with Jetstar Asia, then Jetstar New Zealand and now Jetstar Australia. Each day has brought new challenges and rewards.
Lizzie, Senior Manager Flying Operations
Life as a Jetstar Pilot
How we get you onboard
Here’s what you can expect from the pilot recruitment journey:
Submit your application
As well as an up-to-date resume, be sure to include a cover letter that details your current flight hours, aircraft type rating and CPL/ATPL. Once you apply, we'll send you an email to confirm we've received it. Remember to check out requirements for pilots before you apply. If your application's unsuccessful for any reason, there's a three-month wait before you reapply.
Fly through your online assessments
If you progress, this is your next stop. You'll be invited via email to complete some online psychometric testing. Keep an eye on your inbox during this time, as we'll ask that you complete it shortly after receiving the invite.
Takeoff with us in-person
Once your psychometric testing results come in, we might invite you to an interview and a flight simulator test. We get that it’s a two-way process, so feel free to use this time to ask us any questions, too.
Get the go-ahead
Next up, we'll share your profile and scores with our Pilot Leadership Team. They have the final say on whether we go ahead with your application.
Offer incoming
You're almost ready for takeoff! First, we'll make sure you've got the all-clear with reference checks, a background check, criminal and security clearances, and a medical examination. Welcome to your amazing new career with Jetstar.
