Turbine Engineer
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 values of Humanity, Transparency, Capability and Reliability that create a strong foundation for success. We believe Every Part Matters - right down to the smallest bolt—and the same goes for our people. That’s why attracting and keeping great talent is key to our vision of becoming a globally trusted aviation specialist.
The Role
We are looking for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Trade person to join our Turbines Overhaul workshop. You will be able to apply your hand skills and mechanical knowledge to the role and take pride in quality workmanship.
About the Job
This is an exciting role with lots of variety, working in a team focusing on the successful building, maintenance and repair of turbine engines. A busy role with plenty to get involved in including disassembly, visual and dimensional inspection, modifications, repairs, re-assembly and testing. We are open to experience from other mechanical industries with transferrable skills.
- Conduct routine maintenance (Repair/Overhaul/Testing) of company and customer Turbine Engines procedures to enable engines to be released back to service as airworthy.
- Identify, document and resolve (as required) engine defects, to ensure when released to service they are safe, airworthy and in accordance with OEM requirements.
- Document, process and maintain all engine maintenance documentation to ensure business processes are adhered to and an accurate audit trail is maintained
- Maintain appropriate paperwork required to certify all work carried out and to ensure general business processes are completed
About You
You may have experience with aircraft turbines and be looking for the next role in your career or maybe you have worked with turbine engines in the automotive industry and are looking for a career change. Ideally, we would like:
- Experience/Ratings with LTS101 turbine engines and 3 years proven experience in a turbines/rotary position OR 5 plus years in a mechanical trades background (Automotive/Marine/Rail)
- Good hand skills and ability to pick up new skills quickly
- Excellent organisation and multitasking skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Outstanding timekeeping, attendance and communication skills
- Efficient, well organised and takes pride in quality work
What we can offer you:
- Permanent full-time work, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week 7am to 3.30pm
- Any opportunities for overtime paid at Time and Half
- Competitive Salary ($35 - $48 per hour based on experience)
- $500 Employee Benefits card (Extraordinary) from three months service for healthcare
- Celebrations on Birthdays and Anniversaries and long service leave
- Holiday Home access via Marram Trust
- Humanity Time – Volunteering time for charities
- Ongoing professional development to extend your knowledge and skills. (Part 147 Training Organisation)
- Work within a highly motivated team focused on “Excellence at Altitude”
- A challenging and rewarding aviation career
- South Auckland Location with free parking
Why Join Us?
We take great care of our team, and with our global footprint expanding, this is an incredible time to come on board. You’ll enjoy real stability, the chance to grow with a company that’s moving forward fast and with a vision to be a globally trusted aviation specialist.
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 will be required to undergo and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests.
