Helicopter Co-Pilot Required-New Zealand

About the business

Advanced Flight has an innovative approach to business and enjoys working as a team to achieve its operational and project demands. Its home base is at the award-winning Auckland Heliport which is the hub of the company.

About the role

We have a requirement for a New Zealand-based co-pilot to support our international superyacht operation on an equal time basis flying a Bell 429 helicopter.

Acting as co-pilot you will work with the captain to organise and undertake safe conduct of VVIP day/night transfers/scenic/maintenance flights from a superyacht at various locations worldwide.

The flying rate is low, however, you’ll gain international experience operating in locations you would have only imagined.

About the candidate

The candidate must be able to operate effectively and professionally as part of the two-pilot crew in a fast-paced dynamic environment while maintaining the highest professional & personal discipline at all times. As you will be working closely with the yacht’s crew you’ll have a natural ability to foster positive relationships through excellent interpersonal skills.

A high degree of computer literacy with exceptional organisation skills will need to be demonstrated as the role is administration intensive.

Due to the current border restrictions in New Zealand, the candidate must be comfortable extending rotations when required to accommodate MIQ booking availability.

Experience/qualifications

Essential:

• CPL(H) - NZCAA

• 1000 flight hours

• Night rated

Desirable:

• VIP charter or tourism experience

• Operations to vessels

• IFR rating

• NVG rating

• Bell 429 Type rating

• HUET

• DG

NOTE: Only applications from New Zealand-based pilots will be considered for this role.

If you meet the above minimums and would like to be considered for the role, please send a current CV with a cover letter to jeremyc@advancedflight.co.nz