Senior Helicopter Pilot-New Zealand

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 for a senior pilot who can undertake a senior person role and join our management team. You will be renumerated 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 or the ability to work in New Zealand

• Excellent communication and prioritisation skills

• The ability to work well in a team environment

• Enthusiasm and adaptability

• Previous leadership experience

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

• Mountain flying experience

• A minimum of 3 years recent experience in Part 135 operations

• Nil accidents incidents or violations in last 5 years

Preferably with:

• Queenstown & Fiordland Experience

• B & D category Instructor rating

• Flight Examiner rating

• Sling experience

• Firefighting experience

• Multi engine experience with EC145 rating

In addition to hold or ability to hold

• Current First Aid

• Current HUET certification

• Current CAA Dangerous Goods

• Class 1 and Class 2 driving licence

• Current NZTA Dangerous Goods licence

• Current Firearms licence

Attractive salary packages with bonuses and housing assistance commensurate with the applicant's experience will be offered.

Please forward your full CV with a recent photo and referees by email to ceo@flynz.co.nz

OVER THE TOP – the helicopter company www.flynz.co.nz