Helicopter Pilot-Aoraki Mount Cook, Canterbury, New Zealand

Mount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters have a unique opportunity for an experienced Helicopter Pilot to work in the most dynamic and spectacular alpine environment in New Zealand. 

You will be working with a professional close-knit team who are proudly focused on delivering high value products which exceed our customers’ expectations. The ideal candidate will strive to uphold our company values whilst operating in accordance with INFLITE's Operations manual and actively engage in and promote our Safety Management System. 

Flying duties from our busy Mount Cook base include tourism flights with glacier and mountain landings, heli-skiing, transporting hikers and climbers, aerial work including long-lining operations, filming and photography and charter flying.  

Attributes required for the role: 

• The ability to operate safely in a dynamic mountainous environment. 

• Maintain high standards of personal and aircraft presentation 

• Be able to work as part of a close-knit professional team 

• Be an effective communicator 

• The ability to adapt to operational changes and work to a schedule 

• New Zealand citizenship or the ability to work in NZ 

Experience required:

• CAA NZ CPL H  

• Class 1 Medical 

• Approximately 1000 hours helicopter time 

Experience desired: 

• AS350 rating  

• Mountain flying experience 

• Long-line experience 

• Part 135 flying experience 

• First aid certificate 

• Dangerous Goods License 

About the INFLITE Group 

We are part of the INFLITE Group; A business striving for excellence who set high standards in all areas of our business. We have embarked on an exciting journey of growth, with real forward momentum. We are recognised as a leader in the tourism industry, proudly Qualmark Gold, CarbonZero and a finalist in the Westpac Business,100% Pure Experience and New Zealand Tourism Awards.  

Our brands include Heletranz Helicopters, Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters, Nelson Tasman Air, Skydive Mt Cook, Skydive Abel Tasman & Skydive Franz Josef. 

INFLITE offers a supportive work environment with great staff benefits and progression opportunities within the group.  If you are a person with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, can maintain a level-head, have a mature outlook and willingness to go the extra mile then we want to hear from you. 

Salary 

This opportunity is for a full-time position, salary packages will be offered in line with the candidate’s previous experience and can include company transport and/or accommodation. 

Please send a current CV with cover letter to brad.collier@inflite.nz