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Helicopter (Rotary Wing) Pilot - IFR-New Zealand



With our recent announcement of the purchase of four new H145 D2/3 helicopters, GCH Aviation is looking for an appropriately rated Single Pilot IFR Helicopter Pilot to join our awesome rescue helicopter operations team at our Christchurch Base.


About GCHA:


We are a family-owned business who operate emergency medicine, commercial and scenic helicopter flight services, certified flight training, and fixed wing air ambulance, corporate jet and FBO operations from bases in New Zealand and the South Pacific. For over three decades, we have maintained one of the most enviable safety records in helicopter aviation in New Zealand. 


Our Mission Statement - Enrich lives through our expertise in aviation


Our Values


  • Safety It’s paramount in Aviation, everyone will take a proactive approach to safety through good decision making and following our no commercial pressure policy.

  • Family  Means treating workmates with respect and care and offering support when needed.

  • Pride Is being accountable to your peers and the people we serve every day. Taking responsibility for yourself and encouraging others to do the best.

  • Quality  It’s the daily pursuit of continued improvement, executing every small detail better than before.

  • Legacy  We are always looking to the future, we aim to leave a legacy for the next generation that follow us.

About you:


  • our values will resonate with you

  • self-motivated, a quick learner and an excellent communicator

  • a demonstrated ability to show initiative and work well within a close-knit team environment

  • flexible, adaptive, and cool under pressure

  • teamwork and family will be not just words but part of your own personal values and you will be someone who enjoys joining in with the various social events

  • hold a Helicopter CPL

  • holder of a Class 1 medical

  • have a Multi Engine endorsement

  • have a clean and clear criminal record as it pertains to obtaining an Airport Identity Card

  • at least 2000hrs rotary wing time as PIC

  • have an IFR Rating (RW) with at least 100 hrs IFR time

  • have an unrestricted Night rating with 50hrs night

  • have a NVG Endorsement 

  • at least 100hrs ATO 

Desirable but not essential are:


  • Helicopter ATPL

  • Legally eligible to work in New Zealand

  • H145 type rating although other similar twin engine ratings considered

  • Previous HEMS experience 

  • Previous New Zealand South Island flying experience

  • 20hrs rotary PIC IMC

  • Winch endorsement

  • Instructor endorsement with ME

  • Flight examiner endorsement with ME

  • an unrestricted drivers licence

With bases in Christchurch, Greymouth and Nelson, the successful applicant will be required to travel from time to time to cover operations in other Bases. Our current roster is based on the Kelly Shift roster pattern and when on duty you are required to stay on the Base in Christchurch.


Health and Safety is what we do, on the ground and in the air. GCH Aviation is the only helicopter company in New Zealand with a Diamond Safety Award so our preferred applicant will be able to walk the talk with respect to safety and participate fully in our Safety Management System.


GCH Aviation is a family business, we love to involve our families in our social activities and hold regular quiz nights, open days, BBQs and events so the entire Team can get together.


We offer a competitive remuneration package, including Southern Cross Health Insurance, free parking, uniform, and the chance to be part of a growing, dynamic, and strategically focused organisation.  


If you want to work with an awesome team and feel like you’re making a difference each day, apply now via Seek - we look forward to hearing from you.


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