BK117/H145 SPIFR NVIS SAR/HEMS Pilot – New Zealand

Rescue Helicopter Pilot | Kaiurungi Toparere Rauora

Who are we? | Ko wai mātou?

Search and Rescue Services Limited (SRSL) holds a 4 year NZ Government Contract to provide Rescue Services out of 8 Bases with a fleet of 10 BK 117’s and one H145 D2 covering the Central and Southern North Island of New Zealand. You will join a team/tīma of enthusiastic, highly trained, and experienced Pilots, Crewmen and Critical Care Paramedics who provide an essential life-saving service to our local communities.

The nature of the Position | Te āhua o Te Tūrunga

We are looking for a fulltime EMS/Rescue Helicopter Pilot to join our team/tīma at our Gisborne Base on an equal-time 4 on 4 off 12 Hr roster as we embark on an IFR journey that will include a fleet upgrade to the H145 D2. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference for the communities that we serve.

We offer.

• A competitive salary

• Great work life balance

• The opportunity to contribute and give back to the community

• Meaningful work with a team of highly skilled, experienced and passionate professionals

• A journey to both IFR and new modern helicopters – and we have the trainers to take our pilots on this journey.

Essential skills/experiences for the Role | Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako

You will have the minimum skills / qualification:

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• NZ CPL(H)

• 2000 hours total time PIC (or equivalent)

• Unrestricted night VFR rating

• Full NZ Class 1 medical certificate

• Twin turbine engine experience

• Hoist/Sling experience

• IFR / SPIFR (FW Rating min)

• BK117 rating

• NZ ATPL(H)

• EMS experience

• NVIS experience

• CRM

• Mountain experience

• HUET

• Dangerous Goods Certificate

• Air Maestro experience

As part of your employment, you will be required to complete a Police Check.

Equity | Ōrite

SRSL is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are interested in not only your qualifications and experience, but as importantly, who you are and what you stand for and thus what you can bring to our whānau/family.

Apply Now | Tono ināianei

If you would like to be part of our dynamic team, please forward your CV and cover letter to:

Charlie Beetham

Chief Pilot, Search & Rescue Services Limited

Email: recruitment@srsl.org.nz

Applications Close 3 July 2023