Maintenance Services Representative

Panasonic Avionics New Zealand Limited (PANZL) is a subsidiary for Panasonic Avionics Corporation (PAC), is a world leading supplier of in-flight entertainment, communication system and aircraft maintenance company with head office located in Alexandria, NSW with offices in Oceania at AKL, CHC, SYD, MEL, ADL, CNS and DRW.

Currently we have an opportunity for a qualified Maintenance Services Representative (permanent full-time) to be based in our Auckland office. This is a rotating shiftwork position (including weekends), with average work hours of 40 hours per week, averaged over a year.

• Identifying, dismantling, inspecting, testing and repairing aircraft parts, aircraft engines and motors, aircraft electrical systems, aircraft frames and equipment to restore functional acceptance,
• Inspecting and installing electrical circuits which may require the removal and replacement/installation of defective line replaceable modules and/or cabling
• Performing troubleshooting and defect rectification, built-in test (BIT) and manual test on aircraft systems by using the electronic testing equipment or other specialised testing apparatus
• Rectifying defects, such as defects in the aircraft oxygen system components, in an aircraft to meet approved maintenance requirements
• Attending to issues, such as issues in assembling parts in aircraft frame, which can affect airworthy and safe operation of an aircraft
• Performing routine pre-flight line maintenance checks and inspections of engines, frames and mechanical systems for airline clients.

• Maintaining records/ Documentation for all the inspections, repairments, replacements, modifications, overhauls, and maintenance performed by using computer and bar-coding equipment.
• Ensuring the maintenance release contains a certification which documented the details of the work carried out including the identity of organisation and signatory supervise

• Responding to defects found during inspections and those recorded by flight crew in aircraft technical log.
• Reading engineering drawings and ensure all repairs are in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions for the Type Certificate
• Testing and operating airline communications equipment.
• Assisting in tracking the spares inventory.
• Preparing parts which have been received
• Performing other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.

• Holds AQF Certificate IV in aeroskills or trade certificate in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or equivalent
• For MSR role, minimum 5 years experience in aircraft maintenance as a licencesed aircraft maintenance engineer
• Appropriate academic/technical qualifications and experience to satisfy regulatory licensing, CASA/EASA/ FAA A&P
• Ability to obtain a red ASIC
• Ability to pass extensive security and background checks.

• To be eligible for the MSR role, you must possess, or qualify to possess, an Unrestricted CASA Licence Cat B1 / CAANZ (New Zealand) / CAAS (Singapore) / GCAA / EASA with B737, A320, A330, B777, B787, A380, B747-400, or A350 Type Ratings.
• FAA A&P with B747/B777 certifying experience will also be considered.

• Willing to travel both internationally and domestically, up to 25 of time
• Hold a valid drivers license
• Must be able to work any shift, weekends and holidays.
• Manual dexterity to grasp and work with tool parts and equipment.
• Ability to cope with environmental conditions which may include exposure to congestion, varying noise levels and extreme weather

At Panasonic Avionics New Zealand we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.

• The prospective candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment check (which may include background, employment history, drug and alcohol test, etc) as part of the recruitment process.
• The successful candidate will be required to hold an AIC which will include a criminal history/ police clearance check.

Please click apply and answer all the screening questions.

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporation.

Visa sponsorship applicable for qualified candidates with the respective CASA (Australia) /CAANZ (New Zealand) / CAAS (Singapore) GCAA / EASA licenses.