Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Helicopter

Salus Aviation; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health card benefits

Overtime paid at time and a half

Birthday/anniversary celebrations

Job summary

Salus Aviation, a NZ-owned rotorcraft and general aviation business, is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join the Queenstown team. You’ll perform routine helicopter maintenance, diagnose defects, and ensure airworthiness, with focus on quality and compliance.

The role offers permanent full-time hours, with possibilities for overtime and career development. Based in Queenstown, you’ll work within a motivated team during our fleet upgrade program, gaining exposure to new

Qualifications

• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with at least 3 years' experience.
• Relevant ratings and/or desire to gain further ratings (e.g. Group 2).
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
• Quality focus and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance of helicopters to ensure airworthiness.
• Diagnose defects and apply engineering best practice.
• Ensure all required paperwork is completed to high standards.

Skills

LAME

Job description

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Helicopter

We are a proudly NZ 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 pillars of Humanity, Transparency, Capability and Reliability that create a strong foundation for success. We believe Every Part Matters and it’s extremely important that the talent we attract and retain form part of this and are connected to the way we work.

The role:

Our Maintenance hangar is looking for an experienced Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join the team in Queenstown. This is a varied role, working in a team focusing on the successful repair and maintenance of helicopters.

We want people that can apply their skills and knowledge to the role and take pride in quality workmanship. In this role you will conduct routine maintenance of company and customer helicopters, resolve defects and ensure that when aircraft are released to service, they are safe, airworthy and show engineering best practise. Understanding relevant aircraft publications, drawings and blueprints to ensure that information is interpreted and applied correctly, along with completing all relevant paperwork to a high standard is essential.

It’s also an exciting time to join Salus as we commence our Fleet upgrade program, with new aircraft set to be delivered over the next 18 months. A great opportunity to Join Us, get training on new aircraft types and be part of our next chapter.

What we can offer you:

Permanent full-time work, Monday to Friday or shift based, 40 hours per week

Competitive hourly rates based on experience

Any opportunities for overtime paid at Time and Half

$500 Employee Benefits card (Health Now) from three months service for healthcare

Celebrations on Birthdays and Anniversaries

Humanity Time – Volunteering time for charities

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

Queenstown Airport Location

Ideally you will have/be:

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (at least 3 years experience)

Relevant ratings and/or desire to gain further ratings (e.g Group 2)

Strong analytical and reasoning skills

Quality focus and understanding of engineering best practice

Exceptional attention to detail

Efficient, well organised and takes pride in quality work

Exceptional tool control

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.