Mechanical Engineering Trainee

Kia ora!  

Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey in aviation? We're seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Components and Side Shop teams in 2026 in Auckland. Our Mechanical Apprenticeship program offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders, gain hands-on experience, and lay the groundwork for a fulfilling career in aviation.  

Your Journey:  
During your 4-year traineeship, where you will be completing unit standards towards your New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4), you will rotate through different departments within our Aircraft Components and Side Shops and learn all aspects of what it takes to become a Mechanical Engineer. 

What are we looking for?:

• Passionate and driven individuals eager to build a career in specialist side shops
• Extensive Training: A blend of classroom learning real-world maintenance and repair tasks from day one
• Expert Mentorship: Receive guidance from seasoned professionals dedicated to your growth and success
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by the aviation industry.  

What we offer:  

• Permanent employment from day one!  
• Comprehensive 4-Year Program: You'll participate in a structured 4-year traineeship, rotating through various facets of our maintenance business
• Extensive Training: A blend of classroom learning real-world maintenance and repair tasks from day one 
• Expert Mentorship: Receive guidance from seasoned professionals dedicated to your growth and success 
• Career Growth: We're committed to developing your skills and helping you achieve your career goals in aviation.  

In return you will receive a competitive remuneration package with regular step increases, and many more AirNZ staff benefits. 

Key Requirements:  

• Hold a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) or New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) or equivalent, by the end of 2025.  
• Hold a full New Zealand Driver License with reliable transport from time of application (Restricted driver licence will be considered) 
• Start your apprenticeship early February 2026. 

Ready to take off? Apply now and be part of a team that keeps the skies safe and aircraft flying high! Don't miss this chance to turn your passion for aviation into a rewarding career.  

Apply now via the Air NZ Careers website with your CV and cover letter.  

Applications close Sunday 19th October 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."