[Repost] Helicopter LAMEs – New Zealand

Helijobs; Auckland; On-site; NZD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Overtime pay (Time and Half)

Free parking

Professional development

Celebrations on birthdays & annivers

Job summary

Salus Aviation Limited in Ardmore, Auckland, is seeking experienced Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to join a busy maintenance hangar. This full-time role focuses on routine helicopter maintenance, defect resolution, and ensuring airworthiness, with an emphasis on high-quality workmanship and strict adherence to engineering standards.

Join during an exciting fleet upgrade program and gain exposure to new aircraft types while developing professionally in a supportive, NZ-owned aviation

Qualifications

• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with at least 3 years licensed experience.
• Possession or desire to gain further ratings (e.g., Group 2).
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
• Outstanding communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance on helicopters to ensure airworthiness.
• Identify and repair defects, ensuring proper paperwork and compliance.
• Work in a team to support fleet upgrade program and new aircraft types.
• Maintain quality workmanship and adherence to engineering best practices.

Skills

Licensed AME

Group 2 rating

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Job description

Company: Salus Aviation Limited
Location: Ardmore, Auckland
Type: Full time
Posted: 12 hours ago

Description

Our Company:

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 experienced Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to join the team. 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, license and ratings ($55 to $80 per hour)
• 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
• South Auckland Location with free parking

Ideally you will have/be:

• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (at least 3 years licensed 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
• Outstanding communication skills
• Efficient, well organised and takes pride in quality work

Please note: you need to be eligible to work in New Zealand and be required to undergo and pass pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol tests.