Kia ora!
Our Aircraft Maintenance team in Auckland has exciting opportunities available for skilled Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Allied Trades people to join the Air New Zealand whanau as Cabin Maintenance Engineers (Aircraft Technicians).
In this role you would perform routine aircraft maintenance, identify and rectify aircraft/component defects, and undertake modification and servicing tasks.
You would also:
- Conduct operational and functional tests to ensure aircraft are airworthy and meet the requirements of the Air NZ Quality Management System as approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and International Aviation Authorities
- Maintain our award-winning cabin standards for our customers
- Ensure that target times, cost, and quality are met while maintaining a strong safety culture
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth operations and high-quality service.
Aircraft Technician
If you are interested in working in the aircraft maintenance industry and do not currently have the required qualifications for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, there may be an option for you.
We are seeking tradespeople from allied trades e.g. sheet metal worker, boat builder, and other mechanical and electrical trades who have the right attitude, aspiration, and ability to cross train and gain the skills and competencies necessary to be recognised as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. To be consider for a role as an Aircraft Technician, as a minimum you must hold:
Requirements:
- A National (New Zealand) Certificate in Engineering (Trade) Level 4, or;
- Hold a Trade Certificate (or NZQA recognised equivalent) in an applicable trade relevant to the area of employment, or;
- An allied apprenticeship but may not hold a trade certificate (pre NCEA)
- Proven ability to work in a team environment with a strong commitment to health and safety
- Strong communication skills and the ability to relate and interact with a wide range of people on a day-to-day basis
- Strong customer focus and excellent time management skills
- Commitment to regulatory and health and safety standards.
Before you Apply:
- Please have your current licences and any qualifications prepared to upload with your application.
For more information about Air New Zealand Engineering and Maintenance, click here.
If you are self-motivated and want to work in a strong team-oriented environment and 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.
Expressions of interest close Sunday 1st June 2025.
Additional Information
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."
