Engineering Intern: Repair Ops & Tooling Design

Prattwhitney; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Christchurch Engine Centre, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand, seeks an engineering student for a six-month Summer Work Experience to support repair operations. You will help design tooling, review legacy tooling, and assist with new engine type introduction projects under experienced leadership.

This internship offers hands-on exposure in an aerospace maintenance environment with training and development opportunities at RTX Christchurch.

Qualifications

• Engineering student seeking industry experience for summer 2026-27.
• Six-month fixed term internship.
• Support internal repair operations and tooling projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of tooling under supervision.
• Review legacy tooling for improvements.
• Assist with the introduction of new engine types.
• Support project work with operations and EHS teams.

Job description

Christchurch Engine Centre, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand, seeks an engineering student for a six-month Summer Work Experience to support repair operations. You will help design tooling, review legacy tooling, and assist with new engine type introduction projects under experienced leadership.

This internship offers hands-on exposure in an aerospace maintenance environment with training and development opportunities at RTX Christchurch.