Helicopter Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)

Helicopter Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)

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 pillars of Humanity, Transparency, Capability and Reliability that create a strong foundation for success. We believe Every Part Matters and it’s extremely important that the talent we attract and retain form part of this and are connected to the way we work.

The role :

Our Maintenance hangar is looking for an experienced Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join the team in Queenstown. This is a varied role, working in a team focusing on the successful repair and maintenance of helicopters.

We want people that can apply their skills and knowledge to the role and take pride in quality workmanship. In this role you will conduct routine maintenance of company and customer helicopters, resolve defects and ensure that when aircraft are released to service, they are safe, airworthy and show engineering best practise. Understanding relevant aircraft publications, drawings and blueprints to ensure that information is interpreted and applied correctly, along with completing all relevant paperwork to a high standard is essential.

It’s also an exciting time to join Salus as we commence our Fleet upgrade program, with new aircraft set to be delivered over the next 18 months. A great opportunity to Join Us, get training on new aircraft types and be part of our next chapter.

What we can offer you :

• Permanent full-time work, Monday to Friday or shift based, 40 hours per week
• Competitive hourly rates based on experience ($50 - $60 per hour)
• Any opportunities for overtime paid at Time and Half
• $500 Employee Benefits card (Health Now) from three months service for healthcare
• Celebrations on Birthdays and Anniversaries
• Free Parking
• 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
• Queenstown Airport Location

Ideally you will have / be :

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 be required to undergo and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests.

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