Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Field & Hangar

Ravensdown; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Insurance package

Development opportunities

Supportive engineering team

Job summary

Ravensdown Aerowork in Whanganui is seeking a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to maintain and repair our fleet, in the hangar or in the field. This role requires reading technical publications and drawings and applying high safety standards to leave every aircraft airworthy.

You will join a small, high-performing engineering team, with opportunities to lead, develop skills, and contribute to ongoing aircraft modifications and improvements.

Qualifications

• NZCAA aircraft maintenance licence required or ability to transfer
• Group 1 aircraft rating required
• Group 3 engine rating (PT6) desirable
• Ability to read and apply technical publications/drawings effectively

Responsibilities

• Document and certify aircraft maintenance.
• Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for Aerowork's fleet.
• Troubleshoot and fix in-service faults across fleet.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and to high quality.
• Lead and develop engineering staff.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety commitment

Technical reading

Team leadership

Education

NZCAA certified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license

Group 1 aircraft rating

Group 3 (PT6) engine rating

Job description

Ravensdown Aerowork in Whanganui is seeking a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to maintain and repair our fleet, in the hangar or in the field. This role requires reading technical publications and drawings and applying high safety standards to leave every aircraft airworthy.

You will join a small, high-performing engineering team, with opportunities to lead, develop skills, and contribute to ongoing aircraft modifications and improvements.