Electrical Draughtsperson – Christchurch

About the role

Airways is seeking a permanent Electrical Draughtsperson to join its Christchurch campus. You will create detailed electrical schematics, switchboard layouts, power distribution diagrams and wiring plans for critical aviation infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Produce circuit, switchboard and power distribution schematics, including building wiring, standby generator and UPS diagrams.
• Support other draughtspeople with general drafting tasks.
• Ensure all drawings comply with CAA Regulations and AS/NZS3000 standards.
• Maintain technical standards for draughting systems and meet service‑level targets.
• Participate in bi‑annual Draughting Cluster groups and contribute to the Draughting Technology Plans.
• Assist in modernising the Draughting Strategy Roadmap and develop best‑practice specifications, policies and procedures.
• Stay hands‑on with draughting technology and regulatory compliance.

Required profile

• Subject‑matter expert in electrical drafting, especially main switchboards, power distribution, standby generators and UPS systems.
• Strong knowledge of aviation‑related regulatory requirements (CAA Regulations) and Australian/New Zealand electrical standards (AS/NZS3000).
• Ability to produce accurate, detailed drawings from a single source of information.

Required skills

• Electrical schematics drafting
• Switchboard design
• Power distribution design
• Standby generator diagramming
• UPS diagramming
• Knowledge of CAA Regulations
• Knowledge of AS/NZS3000