Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)

Callum Devaney; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment firm in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) to perform maintenance and repairs on helicopters. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and hold an EASA or UK CAA B1.3 license. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and excellent customer service. Join a dynamic engineering team and take your career to new heights.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience.
• Relevant airframe or engine ratings (or ability to obtain).
• Desirable: Type rating on BK117.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve aircraft defects, ensuring airworthiness and accurate documentation.
• Deliver excellent service to customers and maintain positive working relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Proactive safety culture

Education

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

EASA or UK CAA B1.3

Tools

Technical publications

Job description

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)

Key Information

Permanent

Oaklands Global are currently seeking an experienced Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) to join our clients New Zealand based engineering team. In this role, you’ll carry out inspections, maintenance, and repairs on company and customer helicopters, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

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.

Requirements

• 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 Callum Devaney. Whether or not your profile is shortlisted, you will hear from us, because we believe in treating every candidate with respect and care.

We’re not just here to help you land your next role. We are here to elevate your career.