Pilots Required-New Zealand
- Jason Walburn
- Dec 28, 2018
- 3 min read

Helicopter Pilot - Aoraki/Mt Cook
It's not every day a job like this comes up where by you have a fun role, working with a good crew in one of NZ's most spectacular locations – Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.
About INFLITE
INFLITE is a national organisation with bases in Auckland, Taupo, Franz Josef and Mt. Cook, however this role is specifically looking for a pilot to be based in Aoraki/Mt. Cook, where we offer scenic flights, charters and an array of different experiences, including heli hiking and skiing.
Role Description & Responsibilities
Tourism Operations including helicopter scenic flights and a range of commercial activities:
Undertaking a range of helicopter flights at the direction of the Operations Manager in support of our tourism operations;
Assisting the helicopter team in ensuring comfortable, enjoyable, safe operations;
Utilising and maintaining skills and looking after aviation helicopters and equipment;
Maintaining knowledge and understanding of the provisions of all relevant Civil Aviation Regulations
Skills and experience
Essential Requirements
Commercial Pilot License
Class 1 Aviation Medical
New Zealand Citizen or right to work in New Zealand
750 hours minimum
Turbine experience
Relevant qualifications and experience to be employed as a Line Pilot
Contemporary knowledge and understanding of applicable Civil Aviation Regulations
Preferred Additional Requirements
Rated on AS350
Mountain experience
Snow/ Ice experience
Sling with Longline experience
Benefits and perks
A competitive salary & package is available to the successful candidate.
Applications will only be received through the INFLITE Careers Centre at www.inflite.nz/careers. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Helicopter Pilot - Taupo
INFLITE Taupo are looking for an enthusiastic, confident, professional and well organised helicopter pilot to join the team. It's not every day a job like this comes up working with a good crew in Taupo, one of NZ's most spectacular locations.
This role is based in Taupo.
About INFLITE
INFLITE is is a national organisation with bases in Taupo, Mt. Cook, Franz Josef and Auckland, however this role is specifically looking for a pilot to be based in Taupo. The business is focused around VIP transfer and experience packages within the region along with a variety of commercial work such as hunting charters, seismic and survey work.
Role Description & Responsibilities
Tourism & commercial operations including helicopter airport transfers, experience packages and a range of commercial activities
Undertake a range of helicopter flights at the direction of the Operations Manager in support of tourism and commercial operations;
Assisting the helicopter team in achieving safe operations;
Utilising and maintaining skills and looking after helicopters and equipment - an affinity for clean aircraft;
Maintaining knowledge and understanding of the provisions of all relevant Civil Aviation Regulations
Skills and experience
Essential Requirements
Commercial Pilot Licence
Class 1 Aviation Medical
New Zealand Citizen or right to work in New Zealand
1000 hours minimum
Turbine experience
Relevant qualifications and experience to be employed as a Line Pilot
Contemporary knowledge and understanding of applicable Civil Aviation Regulations
Preferred Additional Requirements
Rated on R44, AS350 & AS355
Longline / sling experience (100ft)
Ship/offshore operations
Mountainous terrain experience (fly fishing, hunter drop offs etc)
Benefits and perks
A competitive salary & package is available to the successful candidate.
Applications will only be received through the INFLITE Careers Centre at www.inflite.nz/careers. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
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