Spaceplane Maintenance Technician – Flight Operations

Dawn Aerospace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Aerospace in New Zealand seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to prep, inspect, and service the Mk-II Aurora spaceplane and ground systems. Join a fast‑moving team responsible for maintenance processes, safety, and reliability in a high‑cadence flight program.

Role emphasizes hands‑on hardware work, adherence to procedures, and accurate recordkeeping to support flight operations and continual improvement across the Mk‑II programme.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining aircraft or space systems in high‑tech environments.
• Ability to follow procedures and provide feedback for improvements.
• Strong documentation habits for maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre/post‑flight, turnaround, and ground operations tasks.
• Inspect, service, and recover systems; follow checklists and safety controls.
• Identify issues affecting readiness or safety and report them.
• Maintain logbooks and accurate maintenance records.
• Assist with maintenance manual development and training material.
• Drive maintenance planning and improve turnaround efficiency.

Skills

Safety mindset

Hands-on maintenance

Documentation discipline

Attention to detail

Procedures adherence

Cross-discipline collaboration

Flight test/R&D experience

Education

CAA Part 102 or equivalent uncrewed aircraft maintenance standards

LAME qualification

Job description

Dawn Aerospace in New Zealand seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Technician to prep, inspect, and service the Mk-II Aurora spaceplane and ground systems. Join a fast‑moving team responsible for maintenance processes, safety, and reliability in a high‑cadence flight program.

Role emphasizes hands‑on hardware work, adherence to procedures, and accurate recordkeeping to support flight operations and continual improvement across the Mk‑II programme.