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Commercial Helicopter Pilot-New Zealand

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This role offers a variety of commercial and agricultural flying and is suited to a someone with strong experience.


Our operation combines agricultural flying with a wide variety of commercial helicopter work throughout the South Island including:


  • Aerial spraying

  • Fertiliser application & seeding

  • External load lifting & construction

  • Remote site operations

  • Firefighting support

  • Electrical & telecommunications construction work

  • Conservation Support


Operating Airbus AS350B2 & B3+ Squirrels and a MD500D aircraft, Anderson Helicopters has built a strong reputation for practical, professional helicopter operations across the West Coast and throughout New Zealand.

We are looking for someone who has:


  • External Load experience with long-line up to 200ft.

  • Has solid agricultural helicopter experience - Agricultural spraying, fertiliser application (bucket operations)

  • Can operate safely and efficiently in demanding environments

  • Works well within a small professional team

  • Is practical, self-motivated, positive attitude and easy to work with

  • Takes pride in aircraft, equipment and presentation

  • Understands that good client relationships matter


Minimum Requirements are:


  • Class 1 Medical

  • 1,500 hrs Pilot in Command Experience

  • 500 hrs Turbine Experience

  • AS350 Rating / 100 hrs on type

  • Ag Rating – Minimum Grade 2, Grade 1 Preferred

  • External load / lifting work – 100ft Long-line Experience


Experience with the following would be advantageous:


  • MD500 Rating

  • Controlled Substance Licence

  • Fire operations

  • Remote area flying & bush operations

  • Mountain Flying experience

  • Drill Rig Move experience

  • Tabula Ag GPS experience

This role will suit someone wanting genuine variety, modern equipment, good people and long-term opportunity within an established family-owned operation.Based in Hokitika, the role offers a lifestyle and flying environment that is difficult to match anywhere else in New Zealand.


To apply, please send your CV and a short introduction to:info@andersonhelicopters.co.nz




 
 
 

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