Aircraft Maintenance – Painter

Kia ora!

Christchurch Aircraft Maintenance has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified Automotive or Aircraft Painter (or equivalent) to join their Christchurch based team.

What you’ll be doing

As an Aircraft Painter, you’ll be involved in the painting process across multiple aircraft types and components. From interpreting maintenance data to surface preparation and application by spray, brush, or roller, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, compliant finishes that meet the highest standards of safety and appearance.

In this role, you will

• Prepare surfaces and apply paint finishes to aircraft and components
• Interpret technical maintenance data accurately and efficiently
• Ensure compliance with all company, legislative, and regulatory standards
• Work both independently and as part of a team in a busy operational environment
• Contribute to a safety-first, customer-focused workplace culture

What you’ll bring

• A trade qualification in Automotive or Aircraft Painting, or equivalent
• A proactive approach to safety and quality
• Experience working in a regulated environment
• The ability to meet tight deadlines and work additional hours, including weekends, when required
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

What’s in it for you

• Discounted flights for you and your whānau to explore New Zealand and the world
• Access to KoruHealth and Southern Cross medical insurance options
• Long service leave after 10 years, and again every 5 years after that
• A learning culture that supports your next step, not just your current role

Apply now with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this exciting opportunity.

Applications close 17/08/2025

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."