Flight Instructor/Pilot-New Zealand

Wanaka Helicopters is offering an opportunity to join our team of professional, friendly, safe and skilled experts. We have been in operation for over 35 years and as a family owned business we value all employees as an extension of our family.

Wanaka Helicopters operates under CAA Parts 119/135/137 and Part 141. We are the industry leader in our field, an award winning South Island based company and pride ourselves in excellence in all facets of our operation. We are the largest and most successful Helicopter flight training facility in New Zealand. Our work includes but is not limited to, flight training, check and training, flight examining, scenic flights, air charter, commercial operations, lifting, fire fighting and frost protection.

We are seeking an exceptional full time Instructor/Pilot to join our team of 20 permanent and part time staff. The successful applicant must have a passion for Aviation and teaching. A positive can do attitude together with a team approach and strong culture of excellence is essential for this role. Come and join us in this beautiful part of the world.

Qualifications required to meet the role:

• 350 hours minimum Helicopter PIC

• C, B or A category instructor rating

• Flight Experience in R22, Cabri, R44, MD500 and AS350 Prefered

• Full Drivers License

Prefered qualifications but not required:

• CTO/ATO operations in NZ’s mountainous terrain is advantageous.

• Flight and ground instruction experience

• HUET Trained

• CRM Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong teaching skills and ability to provide a professional example to students.

• Suitable or previous experience as a flight instructor.

• Suitable or previous experience as a ground instructor.

• A desire and the ability to develop and grow in flight training and also 119/135 work.

• Proven IT/Computer experience.

• Ability to work unsupervised.

• Great organisational skills.

• Knowledge of relevant CAA rule parts.

• Ability to work with a variety of clientele and deliver a high level of customer service.

• Efficient and effective time management skills and forward planning.

• Must have a can do attitude and be happy to assist in all areas of the business if required.

How to apply

Please submit a Cover letter and CV with references to info@wanakahelicopters.co.nz

A Position Description will be emailed on confirmation of an interview.