Planning Data Engineer

Kia ora!

Join the 145 Planning Team as a Planning Data Engineer and play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our network schedule. Based in either Auckland or Christchurch, this Monday to Friday full-time, permanent day position supports the Maintenance Delivery Unit’s purpose of safely delivering aircraft to the airline. This is achieved by having the right person, at the right place, at the right time with the right tools, equipment, training, environment, information and driven by safety first culture.

You Will:

• Be an experienced aircraft engineer with recent hands-on maintenance experience on any of the following aircraft types B787, B777, A320, A321, ATR72, Q300 (preferred)
• Analyse and interpret aircraft maintenance manuals, MPD documents and other maintenance data, attention to detail is
• Be proficient in computer applications, including SAP and the Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Utilize your problem-solving skills to identify issues and provide solutions
• Communicate effectively across different levels in the business
• Work independently and remotely if required
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team

What’s In It for You:

• Be part of a large, iconic organisation where your work has real impact and where career growth is backed by strong support and development opportunities
• A supportive and safety-first culture
• Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years experience as an aircraft maintenance engineer or other relevant aircraft engineering experience (required)
• Completed an Apprenticeship/Traineeship in the Aircraft Industry or an RNZAF Aircraft Technicians course (preferred)
• Level 4 National Certificate (preferred)

Apply Now: 

If you are passionate about aircraft maintenance, Please apply online via the Air New Zealand Careers site. Include a cover letter telling us how your skills and experience will support your success in this role. Advertising closes on the 25th August 2025.

Salary band - $80,000 – $140,000

At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.

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"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."