Job Description
Kia ora!
Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey in aviation? We're seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team in 2026 in Auckland. Our Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship program offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders, gain hands-on experience, and lay the groundwork for a fulfilling career in aviation.
What we offer:
- Permanent employment from day one!
- Comprehensive 4-Year Program: You'll participate in a structured 4-year apprenticeship, rotating through various facets of our maintenance business
- Extensive Training: A blend of classroom learning real-world aircraft maintenance and repair tasks from day one
- Expert Mentorship: Receive guidance from seasoned professionals dedicated to your growth and success
- Career Growth: We're committed to developing your skills and helping you achieve your career goals in aviation. Post successfully completing your apprenticeship you will transition into an Aircraft Engineer role.
In return you will receive a competitive remuneration package with regular step increases, and many more AirNZ staff benefits.
Your Journey:
During your 4-year apprenticeship you will rotate through different departments and learn all aspects of what it takes to become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Your rotations will include assisting aircraft inspections and maintenance procedures. Learn to troubleshoot and repair aircraft systems and components under expert supervision.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be completing unit standards towards your New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Level 4). Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will move to an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer role. From there your opportunities are endless, you can grow within our airline to become a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) or discover a different role within our Engineering & Maintenance area to pursue.
What are we looking for?
- Passionate and driven individuals eager to build a career in aviation
- Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
- Dedication to teamwork, communication, and time management along with a willingness to embrace challenges and continuously learn in a fast-paced industry
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by the aviation industry.
Key Requirements:
- Hold a New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Level 3) by the end of 2025. Or hold a New Zealand certificate in Aeronautical Engineering from NMIT
- Hold NZ or Australian Citizenship or NZ Permanent Residency
- Hold a full New Zealand Driver License with reliable transport from time of application (Restricted driver licence will be considered).
Recruitment Process:
The application process involves the following:
- Application
- Initial screening
- Assessment Centre - taking place in September
- Pre-employment checks
- Offer to successful candidates.
Ready to take off? Apply now and be part of a team that keeps the skies safe and aircraft flying high! Don't miss this chance to turn your passion for aviation into a rewarding career.
Apply now via the Air NZ Careers website with your CV and cover letter.
Applications close Sunday 10th August.
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.
Whāia 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."
