At present there are worldwide opportunities for aircraft engineers and MAF New Zealand has developed a pathway to help people with a passion for aviation towards a career as an aircraft engineer. Find out if this might be something God is calling you to...and about the training and support MAF offers.
"It's about more than just fixing planes. Every plane we work on is bringing help, hope and healing for someone in a remote village."
-David Moiti, Engineer Training Manager, Liberia.
What we are looking for
Committed Christians
Servant Heart
Flexibility
Resilience
Aircraft engineers also need to have...
Desire to be in a close knit team
Strong communication skills
An eye for detail
Training Pathways
ServiceIQ
ServiceIQ has a range of Aeronautical Engineering programmes that take between six months to three years to complete. Students learn at their own pace and training mostly takes place in the workplace
Air New Zealand - New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Level 3)
A 36-week introduction to basic aircraft maintenance (delivered over 39 weeks). On successful completion, graduates can apply for an apprenticeship in the industry with employers including Air New Zealand, Christchurch Engine Centre and other General Aviation employers.
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
A two-year course designed to provide students with all the skills and knowledge needed to commence a career in Aeronautical Engineering. This programme includes a work-based training course in the second year (equivalent to approx 8 weeks full-time work) at an approved engineering place of employment*. After successfully completing the two-year Level 4 certificate at NMIT, graduates will need to complete a minimum of two more years working in the industry.
* There may be an opportunity to complete the work-based training (8 weeks full-time) at a MAF base.
