Avionics Maintenance Engineer - Safety & Innovation

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

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.