Helicopter Pilot Required-New Zealand
- Jason Walburn
- Jan 23, 2023
- 2 min read

Over The Top – the helicopter company is delighted to be seeking an experienced Helicopter Pilot to join our team with an immediate start.
The position is ideal for a pilot who can assist with Senior Management tasks and will be remunerated accordingly.
As the pioneer of luxury helicopter tourism in New Zealand, the essence of our company continues to be “to provide our guests with an unforgettable experience, utilising our helicopters to access pristine areas”. These excursions may include access to our private Par 3 Golf in the mountains, our exclusive High Country Station Alpine Kitchen, remote places in the Fiordland and Aspiring National Parks and other treasured areas throughout New Zealand.
In addition to this we undertake commercial helicopter work.
We require a charismatic, professional and experienced pilot to be based in Queenstown.
The ideal applicant shall have the following
New Zealand citizenship
Excellent communication and prioritisation skills
The ability to work well in a team environment
Enthusiasm and adaptability
The position requires:
NZ CPL (H) and current Class 1 medical
Business acumen and computer literacy
Civil Aviation Fit & Proper Person acceptability
Minimum flight requirements shall be:
4000 hours rotary
2000 hours turbine
Rated on EC130B4, AS350, EC145
A minimum of 3 years recent experience in Part 135 operations
Nil accidents incidents or violations in last 5 years
Preferably with:
Fiordland Experience
B category Instructor rating
Flight Examiner rating
Sling and mountain experience
Firefighting experience
Multi engine experience
In addition to hold:
Current First Aid
Current HUET certification
Class 1 and Class 2 driving licence
Current Dangerous Goods License
Current Firearms licence
Attractive salary packages commensurate with the applicants experience will be offered.
Please forward your full CV with a recent photo by email to ceo@flynz.co.nz
OVER THE TOP – the helicopter company www.flynz.co.nz
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