Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Cabin Maintenance

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel benefits

Learning culture

FlexiLeave

Wellbeing support

Employee perks programme

Job summary

Air New Zealand is seeking a Cabin Maintenance Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to perform cabin maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications ensuring cabins are safe and compliant. You will diagnose defects, minimise downtime, and support fleet availability while adhering to Civil Aviation Authority requirements and Air New Zealand standards.

You will work closely with engineering and operations teams to deliver on schedule, uphold safety, and contribute to ongoing improvements in

Qualifications

• NZ Trade Certificate or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer qualification.
• Prior aviation maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Commitment to safe, high-quality work in a regulated environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cabin maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications to ensure aircraft are safe and ready for service.
• Diagnose and resolve cabin defects to minimise downtime and maximise fleet availability.
• Perform maintenance in line with Civil Aviation Authority requirements and Air New Zealand standards.
• Work with engineering and operations teams to deliver aircraft safely and on schedule.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance safety, reliability, and customer experience.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and support a safety-first culture.

Skills

NZ Trade Certificate

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Fault-finding

Communication

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Cabin Maintenance

• Full-time

Kia ora!

Help shape every journey before take-off.

As a Cabin Maintenance Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you'll play a vital role in delivering safe, comfortable, and reliable travel experiences for millions of customers. Your expertise will ensure our aircraft cabins meet the highest standards, allowing every flight to depart with confidence. At Air New Zealand, we connect friends and whānau across Aotearoa and the world. Our Engineering and Maintenance team is passionate about safety, quality, and innovation, working together to keep one of the world's leading airline fleets performing at its best. Recently recognised as New Zealand's most attractive employer, we're proud to offer an environment where your skills are valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your career can continue to grow.

How you'll make an impact

• Carry out cabin maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications to ensure aircraft are safe, compliant, and ready for service
• Diagnose and resolve cabin defects efficiently, helping minimise aircraft downtime and maximise fleet availability
• Complete maintenance activities in line with Civil Aviation Authority requirements and Air New Zealand engineering standards
• Work closely with engineering and operational teams to deliver aircraft safely and on schedule
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, and the customer experience
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and support a strong safety-first culture.

What we're looking for

• A mechanical related NZ Trade Certificate or a recognised Aircraft Maintenance Engineer qualification
• Previous experience in an aviation maintenance environment is highly regarded
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills, with excellent attention to detail
• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality work in a regulated environment
• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced operational setting
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving

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

What we can offer you

We want our people to live their best lives and access great benefits that support life both inside and outside of work.

• Generous staff travel benefits for you, your friends, and your whānau
• A learning culture with ongoing development opportunities to help you grow your career
• FlexiLeave, giving you the option to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave each year
• Access to wellbeing support, including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and Peer Support networks
• Discounts on hotels, retail, banking, insurance, gyms, and more through our employee perks programme.

Please note: Applicants must hold valid New Zealand working rights at the time of application.

Applications close Monday 9th 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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