Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:05 pmCome and see what goes on behind the security fences at Air New Zealand engineering. Last summer’s Technical Operations Open Day was a huge success and Tech Ops is opening its doors again next month to our Air New Zealand colleagues, and their friends and families.
When and Where:
Auckland engineering base, Geoffrey Roberts Road, April 4, 10am to 3pm
Christchurch. Engineering base, Orchard Road, Christchurch airport, April 5, 10am to 3pm
It’s rare chance for others to see the inner workings of an aeroplane, the workshops that support them and gain an insight into the people who keep our passengers and crew safe.
Lots to see and do!
• Climb aboard a Boeing 747 and see the interiors Tech Ops engineers installed
• How big is jet engine? Stand cheek by cowl with one and find out
• Climb aboard the skyjack to see the hangar from the height of an aircraft tail
• See fire rescue trucks in action
• Bouncy castles, face painting, bubble blowers, a colouring in competition free stickers, a sausage sizzle and much more!
You can even take a flight in a historic Douglas DC3 Dakota in either Christchurch or Auckland. Follow these links for more information and bookings. Auckland Dakota, Christchurch Dakota
A feature of this year’s open day is an invitation to community organisations looking after people with special needs. These organisations have been invited to take their people, families and their supporters to the bases before the event is opened to Air New Zealanders and their families.
Opening Hours
• FOR AIR NEW ZEALANDERS AND GUESTS: 10AM TO 3PMM
Free Tickets!
Get your FREE tickets online HERE
• How many friends and family can I bring? Only as many as you can safely look after. Remember it’s a working engineering facility with dangerous equipment at every turn.
• Minimum age? Normally children 15 and under are not permitted airside, but we have a special dispensation for the open day. It's up to you to take care of your young ones.
It’s all for charity but note that tickets are free but donation boxes will be placed around the base and all money collected will be donated to supported charities.
Food and Beverages
• Korucare staff will be running a sausage sizzle throughout the day and they will be asking for a gold coin donation. All proceeds will go to Korucare in return for their hard work.
• No alcohol is permitted on the base but soft drinks, ice creams and coffee will be available. Coffee and ice cream vans will also be donating a portion of proceeds to the supported charities.
• Water stations around the base will also be clearly marked on the event map.
Parking
Parking will be clearly signposted in staff carparks and other vacant land alongside the base. Parking wardens will be there to assist
Work station displays
Areas like composites, gas turbines, mechanical accessories, safety shop and engine displays will offer an interesting insight into the mechanics involved in aviation engineering.
Explore the inner workings of an aircraft, manned by staff or volunteers to answer questions and show some of the gear in action.
When and Where:
Auckland engineering base, Geoffrey Roberts Road, April 4, 10am to 3pm
Christchurch. Engineering base, Orchard Road, Christchurch airport, April 5, 10am to 3pm
It’s rare chance for others to see the inner workings of an aeroplane, the workshops that support them and gain an insight into the people who keep our passengers and crew safe.
Lots to see and do!
• Climb aboard a Boeing 747 and see the interiors Tech Ops engineers installed
• How big is jet engine? Stand cheek by cowl with one and find out
• Climb aboard the skyjack to see the hangar from the height of an aircraft tail
• See fire rescue trucks in action
• Bouncy castles, face painting, bubble blowers, a colouring in competition free stickers, a sausage sizzle and much more!
You can even take a flight in a historic Douglas DC3 Dakota in either Christchurch or Auckland. Follow these links for more information and bookings. Auckland Dakota, Christchurch Dakota
A feature of this year’s open day is an invitation to community organisations looking after people with special needs. These organisations have been invited to take their people, families and their supporters to the bases before the event is opened to Air New Zealanders and their families.
Opening Hours
• FOR AIR NEW ZEALANDERS AND GUESTS: 10AM TO 3PMM
Free Tickets!
Get your FREE tickets online HERE
• How many friends and family can I bring? Only as many as you can safely look after. Remember it’s a working engineering facility with dangerous equipment at every turn.
• Minimum age? Normally children 15 and under are not permitted airside, but we have a special dispensation for the open day. It's up to you to take care of your young ones.
It’s all for charity but note that tickets are free but donation boxes will be placed around the base and all money collected will be donated to supported charities.
Food and Beverages
• Korucare staff will be running a sausage sizzle throughout the day and they will be asking for a gold coin donation. All proceeds will go to Korucare in return for their hard work.
• No alcohol is permitted on the base but soft drinks, ice creams and coffee will be available. Coffee and ice cream vans will also be donating a portion of proceeds to the supported charities.
• Water stations around the base will also be clearly marked on the event map.
Parking
Parking will be clearly signposted in staff carparks and other vacant land alongside the base. Parking wardens will be there to assist
Work station displays
Areas like composites, gas turbines, mechanical accessories, safety shop and engine displays will offer an interesting insight into the mechanics involved in aviation engineering.
Explore the inner workings of an aircraft, manned by staff or volunteers to answer questions and show some of the gear in action.
not sure i could get a job doing that , maybe a plug 
and Pearl's husband Greg, who is an engineer by trade and, like myself, a bit of a 'Tech Geek'...
