Contract AS350/BK117 Licensed Engineer – International

Helijobs.net; Auckland; On-site; NZD 171,000 - 183,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel packages

Accommodation provided

Ongoing professional development

Global travel opportunities

Job summary

Heli Parts Network seeks experienced Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Contractors for Salus Aviation at sites worldwide. Initial 3 months of paid training in Auckland, New Zealand, then on-site day rates apply. Must be NZCAA/SACAA licensed with 3+ years post-qualification experience and ratings to release AS350s and BK117s.

Role requires independent work, strong attention to detail, and travel readiness. Competitive daily USD rates, with travel packages and accommodation arranged per trip.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Licensed Aviation Mechanical Engineer (NZCAA/SACAA) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Ratings to release to service on AS350s and BK117s.
• Willingness to travel overseas and start with up to 3 months of training in Auckland.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance of customer helicopters per Salus engineering procedures.
• Identify, document and resolve helicopter defects to ensure airworthiness and serviceability.
• Document and maintain maintenance records for audit trails and compliance.
• Prepare paperwork to certify work performed and ensure business processes are followed.
• Interpret relevant aircraft publications, drawings and manuals correctly.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Education

NZCAA/SACAA licensed

3+ years post-qualification experience

Job description

Company: Heli Parts Network

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Type: Contractor

Salary: $70–$75/hr

Posted: 28 September 2026

Description

Job Summary

The role

We are looking for experienced Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Contractors to contract for Salus Aviation at our customer sites around the world, predominantly Africa, South Africa and South America. We need someone to work on site confidently and independently who is able to apply their engineering skills, experience and knowledge to the role and who takes pride in producing quality workmanship. This role will have up to 3 months paid training in Auckland, New Zealand learning our way of working and once on customer site a day rate will apply.

Daily you will:

• Conduct routine maintenance of the customers helicopters in line with Salus engineering procedures.
• Identify, Document and resolve (as required) helicopter defects, to ensure when released to service they are safe, airworthy and in accordance with requirements.
• Document, process and maintain all maintenance documentation to ensure business processes are adhered to and an accurate audit trail is maintained.
• Maintain appropriate paperwork required to certify all work carried out and to ensure general business processes are completed.
• Understand all relevant aircraft publications, company documentation, drawings and blueprints to ensure that information is interpreted correctly.

About Salus:

We are a proudly internationally owned rotorcraft and general aviation business. With bases in Auckland, Hamilton, Queenstown, South Africa and the USA we offer full maintenance, repair and overhaul services, design and modification, parts supply and aircraft sales and leasing. We are a company that is continuously developing our people, expanding our capability and supporting the aviation industry globally.

We are dedicated to living “Excellence at Altitude” in all we do. Our teams operate in line with our culture values of Humanity, Transparency, Capability and Reliability that create a strong foundation for success. We believe Every Part Matters – right down to the smallest bolt—and the same goes for our people. That’s why attracting and keeping great talent is key to our vision of becoming a globally trusted aviation specialist.

Please note: This role is available to start immediately so you need to be able to have an up to date passport and the ability to travel overseas.

Requirements

Ideally you will have/be:

• Must be an experienced Licensed Aviation Mechanical Engineer (NZCAA/SACAA with at least 3 years working experience post qualification) with ratings to release to service on AS350’s and BK117’s
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Efficient and well organised

What we can offer you:

• Competitive daily rates –$500 to $600 USD dependant on experience and ratings
• Beautiful locations around the world
• Travel Packages and Accommodation to be sorted each trip
• Ongoing professional development to extend your knowledge and skills. (Part 147 Training Organisation)
• Work in a highly motivated team focused on “Excellence at Altitude”
• A challenging and rewarding aviation career

Why Join Us?

We take great care of our team, and with our global footprint expanding, this is an incredible time to come on board. You’ll enjoy real stability, the chance to grow with a company that’s moving forward fast and with a vision to be a globally trusted aviation specialist.

Please note: you will be required to undergo and pass pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol tests.

Company Details

Company: Heli Parts Network

Address: 1411 Airport Road · Boulder City, Nevada 89005 · USA

Web: https://www.salusaviation.com

Makes: Airbus, AgustaWestland

Models: AS350, EC130, BK117, EC145

About:

HSN (Helicopter Services of Nevada) based in Boulder City Nevada.

HSN is a maintenance and repairing company for Helicopter Airbus AS350 Series, EC130 and Turbomeca Arriel 1 and Arriel 2.

We pride ourselves on being a FAA & EASA approved 145 repair station with a customer service focus.

We preform complete refurbishments and 12 year inspections of A-Stars, we overhaul airframe components, and work level 3 with Turbomeca engines.

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