The Turboprop fleet management team has a vacancy for a ground-based Deputy Fleet Manager (DFM).
The successful applicant will join the Turboprop fleet management team to lead a fleet of just over 600 pilots.
This is your opportunity to use your solid leadership, organisation and communication skills to make a significant contribution to the current and future state of the Air New Zealand pilot group.
As a Deputy Fleet Manager - Turboprop, you will be responsible for:
With relevant experience in a complex business environment and proven people management skills, you will play a significant role in the current and future performance and productivity of the Turboprop Pilot group. You will bring strong communication, digital and organisational skills. You will also have strong attention to detail and have experience in keeping a remote team connected.
This role will require you to work from our Auckland Domestic Terminal office, Monday to Friday and will require some flexibility with regards to working hours to provide sufficient coverage and to be available to our pilots.
As this role is ground-based, you are not required to be a pilot to apply for this role (although experience working with pilots/in an airline is preferred).
Applications close on 30 August 2026
We anticipate finalising a shortlist for interviews and advising all applicants on the outcome of their application.
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