Maintain and certify helicopter airworthiness for New Zealand operations

Helicopter LAME – New Zealand

Helicopter Maintenance Engineer (LAME)

Company: Advanced Flight Engineering Location: Onehunga, Auckland Type: Full time Posted: Yesterday

Helicopter Maintenance Engineers – Permanent or Full-Time Role – Advanced Flight Engineering Ltd – Auckland, New Zealand.

Advanced Flight Engineering Ltd is a NZCAA Part 145-certified organisation. We maintain a large and diverse fleet of modern helicopters, based at the Auckland Heliport in Onehunga.

We are currently seeking a Helicopter Mechanical Engineer to join our team in a permanent, full-time role.

Monday to Friday (5-day week) position (8 hours per day) Hours per week: minimum 40 hours, overtime as agreed. Hourly rate: $60.00 to $76.92 per hour

Experience on one or more of the following aircraft/engine types is highly desirable:

  • Airbus EC130 / AS350
  • Airbus BK117 D series
  • Airbus H160
  • Bell 429
  • Safran Arriel & Arrano engine series
  • Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206 / PW207 engines

Minimum requirements:

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience
  • Open work permit in New Zealand with no restriction

Key responsibilities:

  • Perform and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
  • Carry out major inspections and repairs
  • Provide daily support for operational flying contracts
  • Domestic and international travel may be required

We're looking for individuals who:

  • Are highly motivated with strong technical skills
  • A proactive, safety-focused mindset with a drive for aviation excellence.
  • Have a strong understanding of civil aviation compliance
  • Clear communicator and team player.