Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)

Oaklands Global Aviation Recruitment & Executive Search; Cromwell Community; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment agency is seeking a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Cromwell, New Zealand. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience and strong attention to detail, ensuring safety and quality. Responsibilities include performing maintenance and resolving aircraft defects. This role promotes continuous improvement and mentoring junior engineers, offering an exciting opportunity in the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with 3+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and time management.
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve aircraft defects, ensuring airworthiness and accurate documentation.
• Interpret and apply technical publications and service instructions.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve aircraft defects, ensuring airworthiness and accurate documentation.
• Interpret and apply technical publications and service instructions.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and report any hazards or risks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
• Deliver excellent service to customers and maintain positive working relationships.

About You

• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with 3+ years post-qualification experience.
• EASA or UK CAA B1.3
• Relevant airframe or engine ratings (or ability to obtain).
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and time management.
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Desirable: Type rating on BK117

Why work with Oaklands Global?

We are the world’s leading aviation and aerospace recruitment and executive search firm, trusted by the most respected names in the industry to deliver results with integrity, discretion, and excellence.

With over 50 years of combined experience, we don’t just fill roles, we shape careers and give our clients a competitive talent advantage. We take immense pride in the quality of our searches and are committed to representing only the very best candidates to the very best businesses.

At Oaklands Global, every application is handled with the utmost professionalism and complete confidentiality. If this opportunity interests you, please apply in confidence to [e-mail].