Airworthiness Engineer

Kia ora!

Are you ready to take your engineering expertise to the next level? We’re looking for a  Airworthiness Engineer to join our dynamic Airworthiness Team in Christchurch. This is an exciting permanent, full time (40 hours per week) opportunity to play a crucial role in maintaining the safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of our Airbus fleet.

What You’ll Do

No two days will be the same! One day, you might be reviewing technical and repair data, producing reports, and providing sound technical solutions. The next, you’ll be influencing key technical decisions, negotiating with vendors and internal stakeholders, and collaborating with regulatory authorities on technical matters.

Your ability to analyze complex engineering challenges, think critically, and communicate effectively will be key to your success in this role. If you have prior experience in aircraft structures, that’s a definite advantage!

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who’s proactive, solution-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. You’ll be working closely with a highly skilled team of experts, contributing to the safety and efficiency of our world-class airline.

Key Requirement

• At least 2 years structures experience on large commercial aircraft

Preferred

• Aerospace/Aviation Engineering qualifications
• Hands-on experience in an aircraft maintenance environment is a plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to influence key decisions
• Excellent PC skills (SAP knowledge is beneficial)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why Join Us?

At Air New Zealand, you’ll be supported by a team of technical and subject matter experts while having access to a variety of career growth opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to contribute to improvement projects, helping shape the future of our airline.

As an Air New Zealand leader, you’ll embody our Kia Mau Strategy – fostering teamwork, making sound commercial and operational decisions, and maintaining safety as our top priority. If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply now via our careers site. Applications close on 4th June.

Salary Range - $97,876 - $122,342

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."