Senior Mechanical Technician - Aviation (3 month contract)

RGIT Australia; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, seeks an experienced Mechanical Technician for a hands-on role supporting prototype aircraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and flight testing.

This 3-month contract offers the chance to showcase your skills in a dynamic aerospace environment, with potential to go permanent for the right candidate. Collaboration with engineering and flight-test teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in aircraft manufacturing or aerospace.
• Strong mechanical assembly and airframe construction experience.
• Excellent fault diagnosis and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in prototype, development or low-volume production environments desirable.
• Experience with helicopters and piston engines desirable.
• Flexibility to work at remote trial locations and adapt to changing test schedules.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on support to aircraft manufacturing activities, including mechanical assembly, integration and airframe construction.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions to complete manufacturing tasks accurately.
• Follow manufacturing procedures and quality standards to support prototype aircraft builds and modifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing, mechanical and system issues in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Prepare and configure aircraft for ground and flight testing, including pre‑and post‑flight inspections.
• Support flight line operations and trial activities as required.
• Maintain a safe, organised work environment and ensure compliance with all safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Aircraft manufacturing

Mechanical assembly

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Job description

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty 3150, New Zealand

Full-time Contract Associate

Posted 25 Aug 2026

Description

About the role:

SYOS is looking for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join our prototype manufacturing team. This is a hands‑on role supporting aircraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and flight testing. You’ll work closely with our engineering and flight test teams to help build, modify and prepare aircraft for ground and flight trials.

This a 3-month contract with potential to go to perm - great opportunity to showcase what you can do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands‑on support to aircraft manufacturing activities, including mechanical assembly, integration and airframe construction.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions to complete manufacturing tasks accurately.
• Follow manufacturing procedures and quality standards to support prototype aircraft builds and modifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing, mechanical and system issues in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Prepare and configure aircraft for ground and flight testing, including pre‑and post‑flight inspections.
• Support flight line operations and trial activities as required.
• Maintain a safe, organised work environment and ensure compliance with all safety and quality requirements.

Experience required:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in aircraft manufacturing, maintenance or a related aerospace environment.
• Strong mechanical assembly and airframe construction experience.
• Excellent fault diagnosis and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in prototype, development or low-volume production environments is desirable.
• Experience with helicopters and piston engines is desirable.
• Flexibility to work at remote trial locations and adapt to changing test schedules.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive, collaborative environment.

If you’re a skilled Mechanical Technician with a strong aerospace background and enjoy working hands‑on with aircraft, prototypes and emerging technology, we’d love to hear from you.