💼 Full-Time Position

Flight Examiner Standards, Fixed Wing

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Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
📍 wellington, wellington, New-Zealand
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Location
wellington, New-Zealand
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Posted
July 01, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Job Description

  • Research, provide advice and direct policy on the maintenance, update and development of flight standards.
  • Stakeholder engagement and building relationships is key.
  • Permanent position based in Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Licensing and Standards, the position of Flight Examiner is a pivotal role within CAA. This role sits alongside four other Flight Examiners within the Licensing and Standards Unit. This is a rare and exciting opportunity working both within CAA and with external organisations and participants.

A key purpose of the Flight Examiner role is to conduct various examinations of industry-based Flight Examiners to ensure they comply with the regulatory requirements set out by the Civil Aviation Act. To maintain flight standards, Flight Examiners conduct flight tests and other assessments required under delegation from the Director of CAA...