Defence Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Ohakea KA350

Jet Aviation; Bulls; 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 an AME/technician for the KA350 maintenance team based at Ohakea, New Zealand. You will support the Royal New Zealand Air Force training capability, reporting to your Team Leader and ensuring maintenance complies with NZCAA and company requirements.

This full-time role offers a 40-hour week with potential overtime, a competitive NZD salary, Kiwi Saver, a roster allowance, and a potential eligibility bonus.

Qualifications

• Two years practical aviation experience.
• Traineeship in aviation trades preferred.
• Knowledge of CAA and NZDF regulatory matters.
• Familiarity with ISO9001.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic MS Project.
• Excellent customer service and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain KA350 fleet at Ohakea per procedures.
• Ensure approved tooling and materials are used.
• Record maintenance activities to required standard.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately to Team Leader.
• Support flight servicing training as needed.

Skills

Aviation maintenance experience

Aviation experience

Computerised Maintenance Management

Microsoft Office

ISO9001 awareness

NZCAA regulations knowledge

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

Aviation trade traineeship

Tools

Maintenance tooling procedures

Microsoft Project

Job description

Jet Aviation is seeking an AME/technician for the KA350 maintenance team based at Ohakea, New Zealand. You will support the Royal New Zealand Air Force training capability, reporting to your Team Leader and ensuring maintenance complies with NZCAA and company requirements.

This full-time role offers a 40-hour week with potential overtime, a competitive NZD salary, Kiwi Saver, a roster allowance, and a potential eligibility bonus.