Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers – Join the Avcraft Team!

Avcraft Engineering NZ Ltd is growing, and we’re on the hunt for skilled, qualified Engineers to join our team.

You might come from an automotive, heavy diesel, fabrication or aircraft maintenance background. Whatever your speciality, if you are hands on, mechanically minded and take pride in doing a job well, this could be an opportunity to take your skills in a new direction.

We’re Looking for Someone Who…

Is practical, switched on and loves getting stuck into a challenge.

You will have:

• Demonstrated engineering or mechanical trade experience
• Strong mechanical skills and a genuine passion for engineering
• A sharp eye for detail
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to think on your feet and solve problems
• Pride in producing high-quality work
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy, deadline-driven environment
• A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
• A strong understanding of the importance of accurate maintenance records and documentation

What Will You Be Doing?

You'll be right in the middle of the action, working alongside a great team on a huge variety of aircraft maintenance work.

Your days will involve:

• Scheduled maintenance, inspections and repairs
• Fault finding, diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Repairs, modifications and component changes
• Ensuring aircraft are maintained to the highest standards
• Completing maintenance documentation and ensuring compliance with CAA NZ Rules

The Best Bit? The Aircraft.

At Avcraft, you could be working on a Cirrus one day, a Pilatus the next, an Air Tractor, a Jetstream, a vintage warbird or even a jet. If variety is what you’re after — you’ll find plenty of it here.

Our hangar sees everything from:

• Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft & American Champion
• Cirrus SR20 & SR22
• Pilatus PC-12 & PC-24
• British Aerospace Jetstream 31 & 32
• Air Tractor AT-402 through to AT-602
• Piston, turbine and jet aircraft
• Vintage aircraft, radial engines and warbirds

Why Avcraft?

Avcraft Engineering is proud to be New Zealand's only Factory Authorised Service Centre for Cirrus and Pilatus aircraft.

We're also a Garmin Dealer and an authorised service centre for Honeywell and BendixKing, giving our team exposure to some of the best aircraft and aviation technology in the industry.

We're a hardworking, down-to-earth team who take pride in what we do. We work hard, have a laugh along the way and genuinely enjoy the variety and challenges that aviation brings.

Grow Your Career with Avcraft

We're growing, and there's significant opportunity for professional development, further training and career advancement for the right people. Whether you're bringing years of aviation experience or looking to transfer your existing engineering skills into aircraft maintenance, there's potential to develop and grow with us.

We can offer:

• Permanent full-time work, Monday to Friday
• Competitive hourly rates based on experience
• Fuel card after three months service
• Ongoing professional development to extend your knowledge and skills
• A challenging and rewarding aviation career

Please submit your CV, cover letter and relevant qualifications via the Apply button.

Note:

• Only those shortlisted will be contacted
• You must have NZ Residency/Work Visa