Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Interior furnishings Trim Shop

Kia ora!

Air New Zealand Engineering and Maintenance in Auckland has vacancies for a permanent Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Trim Shop role to join their team. This is a Monday to Friday day position.

In this role you will be performing soft fabrics Interior trim repairs and replacement to support our Air New Zealand Aircraft fleet including Boeing 777 and 787, Airbus A320/321 CEO/NEO.

Repair work is extensive and includes everything from:

• Fabrication and replacement of carpets
• Reupholstering leather BP seat screens, top caps and ottomans
• Replacement of interior curtains, repair of cargo interior linings / nets.

The role also caters for the fabrication of ground support equipment covers and storage requirements for aircraft blanking as well as other related responsibilities.

We seek a person that is committed to a safe workplace, is passionately customer focused, and who is comfortable working as part of a team. You'll be adept at thinking outside the square while meeting compliance and company legislative/regulatory standards. Strong communication skills are critical, as well as the ability to relate and interact with a wide range of people on a day-to-day basis.

The technical skills you need:

• You will have a strong understanding of the Air New Zealand values with the ability to focus on our goals of Safe/Compliant/Efficient
• Proficient in the use of
  • Soft fabrics machining skills
  •  Industrial sewing machines
  • Carpet cutting and serging
  • Leather upholstery refurbishment.
• Completed Aircraft Trade Apprenticeship - Aircraft industry or allied trade Level 4 National Certificate

Our Benefits: 
Incredible staff travel perks including discounted domestic and international airfares, healthcare coverage. Click here to find out more.

Before you Apply:

• Please have your current licences and any qualifications prepared to upload with your application. 

Our Recruitment Process: 

1. Online Application 
2. Interview (Virtual or in-person) 
3. Feedback / Pre-Employment Checks 
4. Offer.

For more information about Air New Zealand Engineering and Maintenance, click here.

If you are interested in starting an exciting new journey with us, apply now via the Air NZ Careers website with a CV and cover letter. 

Please note that we are only able to accept applications via the Air New Zealand Careers website.

Applications close Sunday 20th July 2025. 

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."