Chief Aircraft Engineer

Want to be part of an awesome team, work in a brand-new facility, maintain and restore GA and vintage aircraft and have a work life balance? Then Tinshed Aviation has an opportunity for you! Based in Alexandra Central Otago you will have the great outdoors in your backyard. A 1 hour drive from Queenstown and Wanaka but without the expensive living, Alexandra is a great place to raise a family or spend the later part of your career. The culture at Tinshed Aviation is to provide great service to our great customers and have fun doing it. Enjoying work is a top priority for us so fitting in is a must. After all, life is short, and we spend too much time a work to not enjoy it!

Ideally you will be: A Licensed Fixed Wing Aircraft Engineer Have Group Ratings 1, 2 and 3 Airplanes and Group 1 and 2 Engines or part thereof. Have a can do attitude. Have high standards of workmanship and safety. Enjoy a bit of banter, Friday BBQ’s and working in a great team environment.

In return we can offer you: A great work environment A brand new facility A competitive remuneration package Negotiable hours/Days of work to the right person The opportunity to work on some awesome rare aircraft.

If you tick all or some of the above boxes then reach out for a chat!