About Us Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. With a workforce of 130,000, Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners around. Airbus Australia Pacific (AAP) is the region's largest helicopter business, employing more than 1500 people across 15 sites in Australia and New Zealand. Airbus NZ Operations is well recognised as a leading Through-Life-Support provider, delivering Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO), manufacturing, modification and design services in military and commercial fixed wing and helicopter platforms.
About the team / program
Reporting to the Team Lead, Whenuapai Maintenance you will be part of a wider team which is contracted to carry out specialist aircraft maintenance, working with the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) at RNZAF Base Auckland (Whenuapai). You will be working alongside the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron on RNZAF Hercules, Orion, Seasprite and B757 Aircraft carrying out second level and A Check scheduled maintenance.
About the role
The Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMS) is responsible for carrying out technical work as directed, to a high standard and in compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulatory requirements in accordance with RNZAF Engineering standards & instructions, to ensure on-time service delivery to the customer.
This would include:
Performance of maintenance tasks, as directed by your Team Lead or Supervisor
Compliance with Airbus and RNZAF maintenance regulations, standards, instructions and other Company policies and procedures.
Contribution to continuous improvement in the work place
Ensuring all tooling is controlled and used in accordance with its purpose
Actively participate in safe work practices in compliance with Safety Management System requirements.
About you
The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is responsible for carrying out technical work as directed, to a high standard and in compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
The skills and experience best suited to this role:
NZ recognised Aeronautical Engineering certificate - minimum Level 4; or, for ex-military personnel, completion of technical training
A minimum of 3 years' post apprenticeship experience in Aviation
Training and knowledge of military aircraft structures, components or systems
Practical experience of the RNZAF procedures and processes, including RNZAF CMMS
Effective time management skills with the ability to achieve business outcomes to a defined schedule
Demonstrates commitment to safety, quality and customer satisfaction
Commitment to the value of teamwork and sharing of information and experience
What's on offer?
The Airbus Group is a global platform for excellence, with network expertise providing our people with the opportunity to be a part of rapidly advancing innovations in engineering and technology to accomplish the extraordinary; making the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. We have dedicated resources to deliver:
Clear operational and strategic objectives with significant future commercial opportunities
Supportive structures, systems and processes with a commitment to your development
Strong links to the broader Airbus Group global community
Values driven leadership focussed on employee and customer experience
Competitive salary packaging, Employee Share Ownership Plan
Flexible working arrangements
Applications must include a resume & cover letter. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and be able to obtain and maintain NZDF Security clearance (Ref www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz eligibility). To be eligible, applicants will need to have resided in New Zealand for a minimum of 5 years and be a citizen of a FVEY nation. Applicants will also have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment medical screening which may include drug and alcohol testing.
Application Closing Date:Monday 2 March 2020
