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Christchurch Engine Centre Expansion Hiring Campaign
Join us as we expand the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for the Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine at the Christchurch Engine Centre.
We welcome applications from qualified tradespeople with experience in aviation, mechanical, heavy diesel, automotive, electrical, or related trades. As part of this major expansion project, we will be recruiting more than 100 skilled professionals through to July 2027.
Whether you're ready to relocate now or planning your next career move, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment campaign is ongoing, with multiple intakes throughout the project.
Be part of New Zealand's aviation future and help shape the next generation of aircraft engine maintenance.
Apply below
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Advance your career in an environment that values technical excellence, safety and continuous improvement. At Christchurch Engine Centre, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to globally trusted aviation solutions. We offer opportunities across engineering, maintenance, operations and more — all backed by a culture of development and innovation.
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Kickstart your future with real hands-on experience and structured learning. Our apprenticeship pathways are designed to grow talent through mentorship, training and practical work on advanced aerospace engines. If you’re passionate about precision, problem-solving and building expertise from the ground up, we want to hear from you.
Christchurch vacancies
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Apprentice Aircraft Tradesperson
Multiple roles availableLocation
Christchurch
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Full-time / Permanent / Onsite
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Aircraft Tradesperson
Multiple roles availableLocation
Christchurch
Details
Full-time / Permanent / Onsite
Job title
Principal Engineer
Location
Christchurch
Details
Full-time / Permanent / Onsite
Benefits
We invest in people. At Christchurch Engine Centre you’ll benefit from:
Your work matters — and we support you while you do it.
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Testimonials
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"Working at the Christchurch Engine Centre allows me to continually challenge myself, learn new skills and be part of a great team."
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"My team at CHCEC is super supportive and we always help each other. It is the people that make the place special."
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"At the CHCEC, I enjoy analysing financial performance and staying up to date with the dynamic aviation sector."
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"In my 18 years at the Christchurch Engine Centre, I've embraced various roles and gained a real understanding of our operations. What makes it so fulfilling is the inclusive culture."
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"I work with a truly incredible team at CHCEC. We are passionate about what we do and I'm proud to come into work every day."
Our values
Our values drive our actions, behaviours and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.
We prioritise safety in every aspect of our work.
We act with integrity and do the right thing.
We embrace diverse perspectives and treat others the way they wanted to be treated.
We honour our commitments, expect excellence and take pride in our work.
We share insights, learn together and perform as a team.
We experiment, design, build and transform with speed and agility.
MESSAGE US
Interested in joining our team? Submit your enquiry and our recruitment team will be in touch. Whether you’re exploring current vacancies, apprenticeships, or future opportunities, we look forward to hearing from you.
Or explore our open roles on our global RTX website, simply filter by New Zealand.
