Turbine Engineer

Salus Aviation; Otago; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay (Time and Half)

Healthcare benefits

Professional development

Free parking

Job summary

Salus Aviation in New Zealand seeks an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with a strong mechanical background to join our Turbines workshop. You will apply hands-on skills to build, maintain and repair turbine engines, disassemble, inspect, modify, repair, re-assemble and test components, and ensure airworthiness under OEM standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in mechanical trades, experience on LTS101/RR250 engines and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Experience with LTS101/RR250 turbine engines and 3 years in turbines/rotary position.
• 5+ years in a mechanical trades background.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Efficient and well organised.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, modify, repair, re-assemble and test turbine engines to ensure airworthiness.
• Identify engine defects and ensure OEM requirements are met.
• Document maintenance and maintain audit trails, paperwork and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Efficient

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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 values of Humanity, Transparency, Capability and Reliability that create a strong foundation for success. We believe Every Part Matters - right down to the smallest bolt—and the same goes for our people. That’s why attracting and keeping great talent is key to our vision of becoming a globally trusted aviation specialist.

The Role:

Weare looking for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer/mechanical trade person to join our Turbines workshop. You will be able to apply your hand skills and mechanical knowledge to the role and take pride in quality workmanship.

About the job:

This is an exciting role with lots of variety, working in a team focusing on the successful building, maintenance and repair of turbine engines. A busy role with plenty to get involved in including disassembly, visual and dimensional inspection, modifications, repairs, re-assembly and testing. We are open to experience from other mechanical industries with transferrable skills.

• Conduct routine maintenance (Repair/Overhaul/Testing) of company and customer Turbine Engines procedures to enable engines to be released back to service as airworthy.
• Identify, document and resolve (as required) engine defects, to ensure when released to service they are safe, airworthy and in accordance with OEM requirements.
• Document, process and maintain all engine maintenance documentation to ensure business processes are adhered to and an accurate audit trail is maintained
• Maintain appropriate paperwork required to certify all work carried out and to ensure general business processes are completed

What we can offer you:

• Permanent full-time work, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week – 7am to 3.30pm
• Competitive Salary - $40 - $48 per hour depending on experience
• Any opportunities for overtime paid at Time and Half
• $500 Employee Benefits card (Extraordinary) from three months service for healthcare
• Celebrations on Birthdays and Anniversaries
• Holiday Home access via Marram Trust
• 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

About You:

• Experience/Ratings on LTS101/ RR250 engines and 3 years proven experience in a turbines/rotary position
• 5 plus years in a mechanical trades background
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Efficient and well organised

Why Join Us?

We take great care of our team, and with our global footprint expanding, this is an incredible time to come on board. You’ll enjoy real stability, the chance to grow with a company that’s moving forward fast and with a vision to be a globally trusted aviation specialist.

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