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Operating Model

How We Work: A Flexible Project Model

The right people, the right facility and the right technical capability, assembled around each aircraft and each project.

Operating Concept

Project-Assembled Engineering Capability

Pacific Aviation Engineering assembles the people, facilities, tooling and technical resources appropriate to each aircraft and project. This allows the engineering solution to be built around the operator's particular requirement, location and timeframe.

Whether supporting a scheduled turboprop check, an unscheduled field defect, or a lease return inspection, we assemble a dedicated engineering team with the specific type ratings, tooling, and approved documentation required for that exact aircraft.

Tailored Team Composition

Engineers assembled specifically with active type-ratings on your airframe and engine combination.

Geographic Responsiveness

Engineering capability deployed to New Zealand and regional Pacific airfields where your aircraft is located.

Core Operating Tenet

“Assembling the right technical capability around each aircraft and project.”

By combining direct engineering management with Flagstaff Recruitment's vetted engineering workforce, we provide operators with responsive capability and direct personal accountability on every project.

Regulatory Integration

Where maintenance requires Part 145 authority, work is performed within the approval, procedures and authorisation framework of the relevant operator or approved maintenance organisation.

Delivery Process

The 5-Stage Project Lifecycle

From initial workscope assessment through to technical handover, our structured process ensures clear coordination, regulatory alignment, and predictable project timelines.

Workforce Capability & Associated Business

Engineering capability backed by aviation workforce depth

Pacific Aviation Engineering works directly with Flagstaff Recruitment Ltd, Jason Turner’s established aviation workforce business under common ownership. Flagstaff provides an extensive network of qualified aviation engineers and specialist technical personnel.

The Strategic Principle:

Flagstaff provides access to people. Pacific Aviation Engineering delivers engineering outcomes.

Verification of licences, aircraft type ratings and authorisations
Human factors, continuation training, and security clearances checked

Project-Matched Engineering Personnel

Appropriately qualified and licensed aircraft engineers and technical specialists are matched to the aircraft type and project requirement.

  • Category B1 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance EngineersAirframe and powerplant engineering specialists matched to aircraft type requirements.
  • Category B2 Licensed Avionics EngineersAvionics, electrical, navigation, and instrument systems specialists.
Delivery Framework

Assembling Resources Around the Aircraft

Our four-point delivery model coordinates facilities, personnel, tooling, and regulatory alignment for every maintenance input.

01

Facility Coordination

Hangar and airfield facilities arranged suited to the specific aircraft workscope and operational location.

02

Type-Rated Workforce

Verified B1 and B2 licensed aircraft engineers mobilised through associated business Flagstaff Recruitment.

03

Tooling & Logistics

Calibrated tooling kits, diagnostic equipment, and logistics assembled for the specific maintenance input.

04

Direct Accountability

Engineering oversight and client liaison managed directly by our leadership team and senior principals throughout.

Regulatory Integration:

Where maintenance requires Part 145 authority, work is performed within the approval, procedures and authorisation framework of the relevant operator or approved maintenance organisation.

Have an upcoming scheduled check or unscheduled requirement?

Let us assemble the right team and facilities for your aircraft.

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PACIFIC AVIATION
ENGINEERING

Pacific Aviation Engineering delivers aircraft maintenance projects, AOG support, aircraft transitions and technical oversight using flexible engineering teams and project-specific facilities throughout New Zealand and the Pacific.

Associated Businesses:Pacific Aviation Engineering and Flagstaff Recruitment are associated aviation businesses under common ownership, working directly to assemble specialised project teams.
Target Service Regions
  • New Zealand
  • Fiji
  • Samoa & Tonga
  • Vanuatu & Solomon Islands
  • Papua New Guinea
  • French Polynesia
  • Australia & Oceania
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Where maintenance requires Part 145 authority, work is performed within the approval, procedures and authorisation framework of the relevant operator or approved maintenance organisation.
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