Trainee Dynamic Components Engineer

Our Company:

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.

Kickstart Your Career in 2026 as a Trainee Dynamic Components Engineer (AME)

Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering journey? This exciting role offers hands-on training to develop the key responsibilities, requirements, and skills needed to become a Dynamic Components Engineer.

You’ll play a vital part in supporting our engineering team to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality Dynamic Components to our customers. Your tasks will include:

·         Working on helicopter transmissions under supervision

·         Performing maintenance, disassembly, and inspection

·         Assisting with related technical tasks as directed
 

We value precision, safety, and excellence—so you’ll ensure housekeeping standards are maintained and all safety risks are effectively managed.

If you’re passionate about engineering and eager to learn, this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career in a dynamic, high-performance environment. The goal in this training role will be to progress into a Aircraft Maintenance Engineer within 24 months on our training program.

Ideally you will have/be:

• 6 months aviation work experience in New Zealand (part time or full time)
• Level 4 Aeronautical Engineering Certificate from a New Zealand based training institute.
• A great attitude
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent relationship skills
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to ensure the best outcomes for the business and for customers
• Excellent time management and task organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
• Safety focused and able to drive a safety culture within the team.

What we can offer you:

• Permanent full-time work, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Any opportunities for overtime paid at Time and Half
• Training Wage of $26 - $28 per hour 
• Long Service Leave
• $500 Employee Benefits card (Extraordinary) from three months service for healthcare
• Celebrations on Birthdays and Anniversaries
• Free Parking
• 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

We are a great company who look after our staff and our business is expanding and growing around the world.  Joining us gives you stability and an amazing opportunity to work for a company that is growing and going places! 

If this sounds like you, 'apply now'! We would love you to Join Us.

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.