Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

3 weeks ago

Wanganui, New Zealand Ravensdown Full time

**If you're keen to grow your career, there's no better place to nourish it than here. We're committed to providing our people with all they need to positively thrive. So, isn't it time you put your trust in the company that's been trusted throughout New Zealand for over 40 years?**

**_ Smarter farming for a better New Zealand_**_ TM_**

**_ Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa_**

**About the Company**:
Ravensdown as a co-operative is all about essential farm inputs, and smart people using smart tools with the latest science in mind and our shareholders' interests at heart.

We are an integral part of the food creation process. We are the only co-operative that tests for, advises about, buys, ships, stores, spreads, measures and maps food creating nutrients and fertiliser in a truly integrated way.

Using technology, science, and smart people, we work in partnership with our farmers to provide the nutrients and agronomic solutions they need, together with innovative environmental products and services.

Through this, we are committed to Smarter farming for a better New Zealand.

**About the Role**:
We have an opportunity for a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Whanganui. This is a dynamic, challenging role where no two days are the same. From carrying out engine repairs in the field to completely rebuilding an airframe in the hangar, this role will allow you to utilise all your skills and experience. Ravensdown Aerowork is Part 145 and 148 certified which enables us to continually improve and modernise our fleet while providing the capacity and capability to repair or rebuild almost every component used across our fleet of aircraft.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Document and certify aircraft maintenance
- Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requirements for Aerowork's fleet of aircraft.
- Troubleshoot and correct in-service faults across the fleet
- Complete all work safely and to the highest quality
- Lead and develop engineering staff
- Identify and champion opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement

**About You**:
You'll need a passion for what you do, your attention to detail will be second to none and you will be able to cope with pressure at times.

The ability to exercise your excellent problem solving and decision-making skills combined with excellent engineering abilities will help you succeed.

The ability to be flexible and deal with the variety the comes with the role is key as one day you may be performing engine hot end inspections and then rebuilding a flap the next.

You will be working as part of a supportive team of high performing engineers who all push each other to be better and are more than just work colleagues.

**Ideal Skills & Experience**:

- NZCAA certified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license or the ability to transfer a current licence
- Current Group 1 aircraft and Group 3 (PT6) engine ratings or the ability to gain new ratings quickly.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities and a strong commitment to safety.
- Ability to work to a high standard while monitoring and assessing the work completed by others.
- Excellent knowledge of typical aircraft maintenance practices
- Aeronautical structural repair experience
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills

**Benefits**

In return for your skills, we offer a very competitive package that includes an array of insurances plus excellent development opportunities in a supportive cooperative environment.

**How to Apply**:
**Click on the 'Apply' button to create a profile and submit your CV and cover**
- Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug_ _and alcohol_ _test._

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 11199
- Posted on
- 28 Feb 2025
- Closes on
- 23 Mar 2025 23:00
- Location(s)
- Whanganui
- Expertise
- Aviation
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time

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