Aircraft Engineer - Components

Kia ora!

Components Maintenance Auckland is seeking an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our Safety/Pressure Cell Component Repair workshop as a day‑shift Engineer. Components continues to be critical for both the airline’s operational resilience and in generating revenue through third‑party contracts.

The successful candidate will be self‑motivated and able to work as part of a team that ensures OTP/TAT targets are met without compromising safety or operational integrity. They will maintain a high standard of work quality under tight timeframes.

We are looking for people who are committed to a safe workplace, are passionately customer‑focused, and enjoy working collaboratively. You’ll be adept at thinking outside the square while meeting compliance and legislative/regulatory standards. Strong communication skills are critical, along with the ability to relate to and interact with a wide range of stakeholders on a day‑to‑day basis.

The successful candidate will be working within a highly regulated environment and must be able to meet tight deadlines while adapting to operational demand in support of our operational resilience and Kia Mau strategy.

Prerequisites for the position include:

• NZ‑qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or equivalent
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork and be results‑focused
• A commitment to Health and Safety and the Safety Management System
• A commitment to continuous improvement and 5S
• Preferred experience with pressure vessels, slide mechanical systems, or component maintenance

How we look after our people:

• Discounted flights for you and your whānau, so travel is always within reach.
• Access to our Koruhealth medical scheme and discounted Southern Cross health insurance options
• Parental leave benefits that go beyond statutory entitlements
• Superannuation options through KiwiSaver or FlexiSaver
• Long service leave to recognise your commitment over time

Sounds like you? Apply today!

If you are passionate about safety, quality, and teamwork, and want to be part of a critical operation that keeps our fleet moving, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application online and take the next step in your engineering career.

Applications Close – 13th February 2026

At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.

Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.

"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."