Rescue Helicopter Pilot | Kaiurungi Toparere Whakaora

Whakatauki | Proverb

Iti rearea, teitei kahikatea ka taea. Tihei mauri ora | This proverb tells us that the Rearea, a tiny bird, can reach the top of the tallest tree and breathe the breath of life, meaning - It is not size, strength or power that determines the heights of our success, but our commitment to excellence and perseverance.

Ko wai mātou? I Who are we?

Search and Rescue Services Ltd operate 8 Bases with a fleet of 10 BK 117’s and one H145 T2 covering the Central and Southern North Island of New Zealand. You will join a whanau | family of enthusiastic and experienced Pilots (34), Crewmen and Intensive Care Paramedics who provide an essential life-saving service to our local communities.

Our role encompasses providing the highest level of clinical care to many of our most vulnerable communities within Aōtearoa |New Zealand , and as such we are committed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and improving health equity and access particularly for the many Māori communities we serve.

As a dedicated government contracted EMS Helicopter provider, we operate on a 24/7 , 365 day basis. Flexibility is needed to meet this requirement and you will have to commit to working both 24-hour shifts (on an on-call basis) and 12 hour shifts on-site.

We are a progressive operator that has recently invested in the acquisition of new technology by way of commissioning into service an Airbus H145 T2. Maximising the use of this technology will require your ongoing personal professional development.

Te āhua o Te Tūrunga I The nature of the position

We are seeking fulltime Air Ambulance / Rescue Helicopter pilots to join our Emergency Medical Service (EMS) rescue helicopter whānau |Family at our New Plymouth and Hastings bases. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference for the communities that we serve.

Our mission is to provide excellent patient care by getting the right people to the right place at the right time. We have a number of very experienced senior aviation personal that will ensure your skills will develop and grow.

About you | Mōu

You will be a pilot with the necessary skills and experience for the role, but more importantly you will be interested in being a part of a highly skilled team delivering care to those in need in our communities.

SRSL is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We are interested in not only your qualifications and experience but more importantly who you are and what you bring to our whanau |Family.

Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako I Essential skills/experiences for the role.

You will have the minimum skills / qualifications.

• NZ CPL(H)

• 2000 hours total time PIC (or equivalent)

• Unrestricted night VFR rating

• Full NZ Class 1 medical certificate

• The right to live and work in New Zealand

Preference will be given to applicants with .

• BK117 rating

• Twin turbine engine experience

• NZ ATPL(H)

• IFR / SPIFR

• NVIS experience

• EMS experience

• CRM

• Hoist/Sling experience

• Mountain experience

• HUET

• Dangerous Goods Certificate

• Air Maestro experience

As part of your employment, you will be required to complete a Police Check.

Covid-19 Vaccinations

Covid 19 Vaccinations have been mandated by the New Zealand Government for all personal who work in front line medical roles, this includes EMS pilots. This means we will ask about your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process and require you to provide evidence that you been fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. As an ongoing condition of employment, you will be required to maintain full COVID-19 vaccination status.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Do you think your flight skills and professionalism are up to this mighty challenge? Do you want to make a real quantifiable difference to people’s lives? Do you want to fly for a forward thinking and planning organisation? If you have answered yes to these questions, then We may have the opportunity for you to get stuck in and make it happen!

To apply please send a CV and cover letter to:

Chris Moody

Chief Operating Officer

Email: chris.moody@srsl.org.nz