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A320 First Officer – Jetstar New Zealand (Non‑Type Rated Welcome)
✈️ A320 First Officer at Jetstar New Zealand
Join a growth phase with Jetstar New Zealand as a First Officer on the A320 family. Fly a mix of domestic and international routes, enjoy the distinctive New Zealand lifestyle, and benefit from genuine, merit-based progression—recent First Officers have advanced to command within just a few years. Non‑type rated candidates are welcome; full A320 type training is provided.
🧭 Where you’ll fly
Our network spans both domestic and international routes, giving you variety in flying and exposure to a wide range of destinations as our fleet and schedule continue to grow.
🌟 Why you’ll love it here
- Be part of an expanding operation with new routes coming online.
- Non‑type rated pathway—A320 type training provided.
- Fair, merit‑based career progression; strong opportunities to move to command in the near term.
- Live and work in New Zealand’s unique, outdoors‑focused lifestyle.
🧑✈️ What you’ll do
- Operate A320 family aircraft to company SOPs with an unwavering focus on safety and compliance.
- Deliver excellent on‑time performance and a great customer experience.
- Work collaboratively within a multi‑crew environment using strong CRM and communication skills.
- Support operational decision‑making through effective pre‑flight planning and threat/error management.
🧰 What you’ll bring
- Flight time
- Total time: 500+ hours
- 2D and 3D instrument approach endorsements
- Plus one of the following:
- 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 two pilots (multi‑crew)
- Licences and training
- Frozen ATPL, IR, MCC, ME
- Accepted authorities: CASA or NZCAA
- Class 1 medical
- ICAO ELP Level 6
- Eligibility and compliance
- A current passport with unrestricted access to all Jetstar ports of call and at least 12 months’ validity
- Ability to pass a pre‑employment medical
- Ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol Test
- Ability to hold an ASIC and/or AVSEC
- Hold, or be eligible to hold, relevant Australian permanent residency status or an unrestricted right to work in Australia
- COVID‑19 vaccination where permitted by applicable law
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.
📨 How to apply
Ready to move your career forward? Submit your application with your resume, licence and medical details, and a summary of flight time. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps for assessment and training.