Simulator Engineer

Job Description

Kia ora!

Help keep the technology behind world-class pilot training performing at its best.

As a Simulator Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring Air New Zealand’s flight simulators and training systems are reliable, available and operating to the highest standards. Your work will directly support safe and effective pilot training, helping our people build the skills and confidence they need to operate every flight safely.

Air New Zealand is on an accelerated journey to become the world’s leading digital airline. Behind every training session is a team of technical specialists who ensure our advanced simulator technology performs seamlessly. You’ll join a highly skilled team where innovation, safety and continuous improvement are part of everyday life.

This role supports a 24/7 training operation and is worked on a rotating shift roster. You'll be part of a team that provides around-the-clock technical support to ensure simulator availability for flight crew training.

What you’ll be doing

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and rectify simulator and training system faults to minimise downtime and maintain operational availability
• Complete preventative maintenance activities efficiently and in accordance with company and regulatory standards
• Conduct regular serviceability checks and sign off equipment readiness to ensure training schedules are delivered without disruption
• Maintain simulator hardware, electronic systems, and software components to support high reliability and performance outcomes
• Deliver system enhancements and upgrades that improve capability, performance and operational efficiency
• Document maintenance activities, upgrades and technical findings accurately to support compliance and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to continuously improve systems, processes, and team performance.

What we’re looking for

• Electrical Service Technician registration
• Experience in electronic maintenance, including board-level fault finding and repair
• Computer hardware and software programming experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across teams
• Commitment to safety, compliance and maintaining high technical standards
• Experience working with simulators, training devices, aviation systems, or other complex technical environments would be an advantage, but is not essential.

If you bring most of this experience, along with transferable skills and the drive to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join Air New Zealand?

We want our people to live their best lives and access great benefits that support their lives outside work.

• Discounted travel on Air New Zealand, plus access to standby travel opportunities for you and your whānau
• FlexiLeave, giving you the option to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave each year
• A strong learning culture with development opportunities, hands-on experience and exposure to meaningful projects
• Access to a wide range of employee discounts across travel, accommodation, retail, health and lifestyle providers
• Wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme services, wellbeing resources and access to healthcare options.

Ready for take-off?

This is an opportunity to work with advanced technology, solve complex technical challenges and contribute to the safe operation of one of the world's most recognised airlines. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and want to make an impact behind the scenes of pilot training, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close Sunday, 12th July

Additional Information

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.

Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.

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