Aircraft Engineer â Composites
Aircraft Engineer â Composites
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Job Description
Kia ora!
Air New Zealand Engineering and Maintenance in Christchurch has a vacancy for a permanent Composites Engineer to join their team. This is a Monday to Friday day position.
In this role you will be performing Composite work for routine aircraft and component maintenance; identifying and rectifying aircraft or component defects and undertaking modification repair and servicing.
We seek a person that is committed to a safe workplace is passionately customer focused with an eye on our business objectives and who is comfortable working as part of a team. Youll be adept at thinking outside the square while meeting compliance and company legislative/regulatory standards. Strong communication skills are critical as well as the ability to relate and interact with a wide range of people on a day-to-day basis.
The successful candidates will preferably meet the below requirements:
- Have completed an aviation apprenticeship or equivalent military training with composite experience or an apprenticeship in composite materials.
- Be able to carry out GRP Kevlar and Carbon fibre repairs.
- Hold previous experience with composite metal bond hot bond and structural repairs.
- Prepared to work overtime either during the week or weekends as required.
- Be curious and willing to learn and take on additional skills.
- Conversant with the SRM manuals for Airbus ATR de Havilland and Boeing (preferred)
- Completed Phase I II and III of the ABARIS training program (preferred)
Why Join Us:
- Discounted flights for you and your whnau
- Koruhealth medical cover exclusive to Air New Zealand employees
- FlexiLeave lets you purchase up to four extra weeks of leave each year
- $100000 life and terminal illness insurance cover (for NZ-based permanent employees under 65)
- A learning culture that supports your next step not just your current role
This is a challenging role offering variety and diversity of tasks - no two days are ever the same! If youre self-motivated and want to work in a strong team-orientated environment please apply online with a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications Close - 7th September 2025
Additional Information :
At Air New Zealand we are proudly committed to diversity equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.
Whia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina.
Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near seize them and make them your reality.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
