Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics

Air New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted travel

Learning & development

Health & wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Air New Zealand is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join the Avionics team in Christchurch in a permanent, Monday to Friday day position. You will work with a collaborative team, applying avionics expertise to keep aircraft safe, reliable and ready to fly.

In this role you’ll maintain, inspect and repair avionics systems, diagnose faults with specialist tools, and ensure accurate records meet regulatory and company standards.

Qualifications

• You'll have completed an Avionic aircraft engineering trade apprenticeship or Level 4 National Certificate.
• Experience in avionics maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair, ideally in commercial aviation.
• Proficient with diagnostic tools, manuals and troubleshooting equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe, compliant maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect and repair aircraft avionics systems to ensure safe, compliant and reliable operations
• Use specialist diagnostic tools and equipment to identify issues and deliver effective solutions
• Work alongside fellow engineers to complete maintenance activities safely and efficiently
• Maintain accurate technical records and ensure all work meets aviation regulatory and company standards
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices, support operational performance

Skills

Avionics maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Avionic aircraft engineering trade apprenticeship or Level 4 NC

Tools

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Avionics

• Full-time

Kia ora! Bring your avionics expertise to an airline where safety, innovation and engineering excellence keep Aotearoa connected.

At Air New Zealand, our Engineering and Maintenance teams play a vital role in keeping our aircraft safe, reliable and ready to fly. We're looking for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our Avionics team in Christchurch in a permanent, Monday to Friday day position.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team where your technical skills, problem-solving ability and commitment to doing things right will make a real difference. It's an opportunity to work with complex aircraft systems, grow your expertise and contribute to the safety and reliability of an iconic New Zealand airline.

How you'll make an impact

• Maintain, inspect and repair aircraft avionics systems to ensure safe, compliant and reliable operations
• Use specialist diagnostic tools and equipment to identify issues and deliver effective solutions
• Work alongside fellow engineers to complete maintenance activities safely and efficiently
• Maintain accurate technical records and ensure all work meets aviation regulatory and company standards
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices, support operational performance.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be a safety-focused, collaborative engineer who takes pride in delivering quality work and finding practical solutions to technical challenges.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A completed Avionic aircraft engineering trade apprenticeship or Level 4 National Certificate
• Experience in avionics maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair, ideally within the commercial aviation industry
• Confidence using diagnostic tools, technical documentation and troubleshooting equipment
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safe, compliant and efficient maintenance practices
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across a diverse team
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and learning.

If you bring most of this experience, along with transferable skills and the drive to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join Air New Zealand?

• Enjoy generous discounted travel opportunities for you, your friends and whānau
• Grow your engineering career through hands‑on learning, development opportunities and exposure to new challenges
• Access health and wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme and discounted medical cover options
• Make the most of everyday discounts across hotels, retail, activities and other services.

Ready for take‑off?

If you’re passionate about aviation, take pride in your technical expertise and want to help keep New Zealand flying safely, we’d love to hear from you.

Join a team where your skills matter, your contribution is valued and your career can continue to grow.

Applications close Tuesday 17th November 2026.

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.

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