Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Dynamic Components
Our Company:
We are a proudly NZ owned rotorcraft and general aviation business. With bases in Auckland, Hamilton, Queenstown, South Africa and the USA we offer full maintenance, repair and overhaul services, design and modification, parts supply and aircraft sales and leasing. We are a company that is continuously developing our people, expanding our capability and supporting the aviation industry globally.
We are dedicated to living “Excellence at Altitude” in all we do. Our teams operate in line with our culture pillars of Humanity, Transparency, Capability and Reliability that create a strong foundation for success. We believe Every Part Matters and it’s extremely important that the talent we attract and retain form part of this and are connected to the way we work.
The role:
We are looking for a Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our Dynamic Component Overhaul workshop. We are expanding our operations and need more staff to help deliver our growth plan.
These positions specialise in building helicopter gearboxes. On a daily basis you will be doing anything from disassembly to cleaning, rebuilding to inspection and certification of gearboxes. This role will require you to document, process and maintain maintenance documentation to ensure accurate audit trails so your paperwork skills will need to be top notch along with your engineering skills. You may currently be working as an AME in Aviation and looking for something new – and we have that for you! With plenty to get involved in including disassembly, visual and dimensional inspection, modifications, repairs, re-assembly, testing and certification – there is never a dull moment in our workshop.
This is an exciting role with lots of variety, working in a supportive and dedicated team of engineers, free parking, Monday to Friday hours (7am to 3.30pm) in our Ardmore location. This is an opportunity to work with the best in the business!
What we can offer you:
- Permanent full-time work, Monday to Friday 40 hours per week
- Competitive hourly rates based on experience ($40 to $60 per hour)
- Any opportunities for overtime paid at Time and Half
- Long Service Leave
- $500 Employee Benefits card (Health Now) from three months service for healthcare
- Celebrations on Birthdays and Anniversaries
- Free Parking
- Humanity Time – Volunteering time for charities
- Ongoing professional development to extend your knowledge and skills. (Part 147 Training Organisation)
- Work in a highly motivated team focused on “Excellence at Altitude”
- A challenging and rewarding aviation career
- South Auckland Location
Ideally you will have/be:
- At least 3 years experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME/LAME) with relevant OEM exposure or ratings (BK117, AS355, group 2 rotorcraft, LTS101, RR250, Arriel) OR 5 years in a mechanical discipline such as heavy diesel mechanic, transmission mechanic, marine mechanic
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills
- Quality focus and understanding of engineering best practice
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Outstanding communication skills
- Efficient, well organised and takes pride in quality work
- Exceptional tool control
We are a great company who look after our staff and our business is expanding and growing around the world. Joining us gives you stability and an amazing opportunity to work for a company that is growing and going places!
If this sounds like you, 'apply now'! We would love you to Join Us.
Please note: you need to be eligible to work in New Zealand and be required to undergo and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests.
