Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Jet Aviation; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Online workout and wellness classes

Discounts across 100+ retailers

Annual flu vaccination program

Job summary

Jet Aviation is seeking a dedicated Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join the King Air KA350 maintenance team at Ohakea, New Zealand. You will work under the supervision of the Team Leader to maintain the 42SQN King Air fleet, ensuring compliance with NZ regulations and company standards.

The role requires a traineeship in an aviation technical trade or allied engineering, strong IT and documentation skills, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Traineeship in aviation technical trade with at least two years practical aviation experience, or a traineeship in an allied engineering trade with at least three years practical aviation experience.
• Knowledge in the use of Computerised Management Programs.
• knowledge of the Civil Aviation Act, Civil Aviation Rules and Advisory Circulars.
• knowledge of the New Zealand Defence Aviation Regulations (desired).
• Understanding of ISO9001.
• Ability to work and interact with colleagues and departments throughout the organisation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and awareness of Microsoft Project.
• Exhibit high level of confidentiality.
• Customer service and safety focused
• Excellent customer service, communication and people skills
• Results driven - able to execute with high personal accountability
• Strong initiative and self-direction and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Exemplify personal values corresponding with Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency).
• Ensure opportunities for personal professional development are taken when made available.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable CAA and NZDF regulatory matters and share with colleagues.
• Manage personal security, Base Ohakea access, training and health currencies; engage with Team Leader for renewals.
• Ensure only approved equipment, tools and material are used for maintenance activities.
• Ensure replacement or new items are requested and managed per tooling procedures.
• Check components, parts and consumables against maintenance manuals and catalogues.
• Ensure maintenance data is up-to-date and accessible; raise concerns to Team Leader.
• Record all maintenance activities to high standard per policies and procedures.
• Report any unsafe condition affecting flight safety to the Team Leader.
• Promote Jet Aviation WHS and Aviation Safety Management System.
• Maintain hangar standards and manage foreign object/debris.
• Support continuous improvement to JANZ procedures and practices.
• Monitor work environment and raise issues with team leader.
• On request, train in theory and conduct competency assessments for aircrew and staff.
• Perform other duties to support operational outputs as directed by the team leader

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Computerised Management Programs

Job description

Your Opportunity

Be part of the King Air KA350 maintenance team based at Ohakea, New Zealand, that provides direct support to the Royal New Zealand Air Force Air CrewTraining Capability.

The AME reports to their Team Leader, or when required a supervising LAME Certifying Engineer for the performance of maintenance of the 42SQN King Air fleet, air and ground based training systems in compliance with Company, NZDF and CAA requirements.

This Full-time position offers a minimum of a 40 hour working week with possible OT if the business requires.

*Salary package of NZD $70,000-$85,000 p.a + Kiwi Saver + $2,500 Roster Allowance + 5-10% Eligibility Bonus

Your Responsibilites

• Personnel :

  Exemplify personal values corresponding with Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)

  Ensure that opportunities for personal professional development are taken when made available.

  Ensure you update personal knowledge of applicable CAA and NZDF regulatory matters or policies and share that knowledge with colleagues.

  Manage your personal security, Base Ohakea access, mandatory training and health currencies and proactively engage with the Team Leader to renew any as required.

• Equipment, tools and material:

  Ensure that for all maintenance activities only approved equipment, tools and material are used in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

• Ensure that replacement or new items are requested and managed in accordance with approved tooling procedures.
• Management of Components:

  Ensure components, parts and consumables used for maintenance are checked before use to verify suitability against the maintenance manual and parts catalogue.

• Maintenance Data:

  Ensure maintenance data used for tasks is at the latest revision status and is readily accessible, and any concerns on validity or accessibility are raised with the Team Leader.

• Maintenance Planning, Conduct and Records:

  Ensure that the recording of all maintenance activities is conducted to a high standard in compliance with company policies and procedures

• Occurrence Reporting:

  Immediately report to the Team Leader any condition of the aircraft or component that has, or may, result in an unsafe condition that seriously hazards flight safety.

• Safety and Quality:

  Actively participate, comply and promote Jet Aviation WHS and Environment programs and Aviation Safety Management System.

• Maintain high standards of hangar husbandry and proactively manage foreign object and debris.
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance JANZ procedures and working practices.
• Facilities:

  Monitor the working environment and facility conditions and raise any issues/concerns with your team leader.

• Other Duties:

  On request, and subject to being appropriately trained, support flight servicing training theory sessions and conduct practical training and the competency assessment of 42SQN aircrew and new maintenance staff.

• Other duties as may be directed by your team leader in order to support operational outputs.

What will help you to Succeed?

• A traineeship in an aviation technical trade with at least two years practical aviation experience, or a traineeship in an allied engineering trade (automotive, general or electronic engineering) with at least three years practical aviation experience.
• Knowledge in the use of Computerised Management Programs.
• knowledge of the Civil Aviation Act, Civil Aviation Rules and Advisory Circulars.
• knowledge of the New Zealand Defence Aviation Regulations (desired).
• Understanding of ISO9001.
• Ability to work and interact with colleagues and departments throughout the organisation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and awareness of Microsoft Project.
• Exhibit high level of confidentiality.
• Customer service and safety focused
• Excellent customer service, communication and people skills
• Results driven - able to execute with high personal accountability
• Strong initiative and self-direction and willingness to learn

Pre-Employment Assessment

• Pre-employment functional assessment, which will include a drug and alcohol test.
• National Police/Criminal History Check.

Why Jet?

• Defence site location in a fast paced and inclusive team.
• Competitive salary with relocation assistance.
• Online Workout and Wellness Classes available
• Discounts across 100+ major retailers.
• Annual Flu Vaccination program.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The employee must be able to work in both a heavy maintenance environment and in upscale customer areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional high volume when aircrafts arrive/depart. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. Occasional fuel fumes may permeate the workplace. Employee must be willing and able to work in all types of weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The Hangar environment may be extreme hot and cold during certain seasons of the year.