Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Structures (Sheet Metal)

Kia ora!

Air New Zealand Engineering and Maintenance in Christchurch has vacancies for permanent Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - Structures to join their team.

In this role you will be performing metal structural repairs and modifications on aircraft (including A320/321 CEO/NEO, ATR72, Q300 and LC130 types) and components on the Air New Zealand fleet and customer aircraft.

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
• Completed Trade Apprenticeship - aircraft industry or Level 4 National Certificate 
• Knowledge and experience suitable for working on a broad range of repairs and fabrication of products relating to aircraft metal structure
• Previous structures/metal working experience is required. 

Our Benefits: 
Base Salary starting package of $81000-$120000 (dependant on skillset and experience) per annum, a 4% KiwiSaver match plus allowances (shift, certifications & overtime). 

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

For successful candidates, we will provide immigration support and a generous relocation package from your home country to New Zealand (locations include Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson and Wellington). 

Before you Apply: 

• Check out here to find out more about living and working in New Zealand 
• 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 (subject to visa approval). 

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 13th April 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."