King Air KA350 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – NZ Defence

Jet Aviation Inc.; RNZAF Base Ohakea Transmitting Station; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Online workout and wellness classes

Competitive salary

Job summary

Jet Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to support the King Air KA350 fleet at Ohakea, New Zealand, reporting to the Team Leader and, when required, a supervising LAME Certifying Engineer. The role covers air and ground training systems in compliance with company, NZDF, and CAA requirements.

The position offers a minimum 40-hour week with potential overtime and a remuneration package including NZD 70,000–85,000 per year, KiwiSaver, roster allowance, and eligibility bonus.

Qualifications

• Traineeship in aviation technical trade with practical aviation experience.
• Traineeship in allied engineering trades with aviation exposure preferred.
• Knowledge of CMMS and regulatory requirements (CAA/NZDF) appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify Jet Aviation values and pursue professional development opportunities.
• Use only approved tools and materials per maintenance procedures.
• Check components and consumables against maintenance manuals and catalogs.
• Ensure maintenance data is up-to-date and accessible.
• Record maintenance activities to high standards per policies.

Skills

Aviation maintenance

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Safety focus

Initiative

Self-direction

Education

Aviation technical traineeship

Allied engineering traineeship

Tools

CMMS (Computerised Management Programs)

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Jet Aviation Inc. is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to support the King Air KA350 fleet at Ohakea, New Zealand, reporting to the Team Leader and, when required, a supervising LAME Certifying Engineer. The role covers air and ground training systems in compliance with company, NZDF, and CAA requirements.

The position offers a minimum 40-hour week with potential overtime and a remuneration package including NZD 70,000–85,000 per year, KiwiSaver, roster allowance, and eligibility bonus.