

To support the prioritisation of internal transfers, external candidates who have operated as a turboprop pilot with Air New Zealand, Mount Cook Airline, Air Nelson or Eagle Airways within the last 8 years will not be eligible. ** Exceptions made for applicants with military experience. Candidates undergoing overseas-issued licence conversion may be offered an interview in anticipation of obtaining the required NZCAA qualifications. An ability to travel overseas is required, including a valid passport with visas as required * NZCAA licences are required prior to employment with Air New Zealand. Only permanent residents of New Zealand or citizens of New Zealand or Australia will be considered.L6 English Language Proficiency or greater.1500 hours total time, including 100 hours multi-engine aeroplane, 100 hours ATO**, 40 hours instrument flight time, 25 hours night.12 months command experience with the RNZAF or other air force on aircraft at least equivalent in weight category to Part 121 turboprop aircraft and.Part 121 or Part 125 (or equivalent weight category) jet command experience or.12 months first officer experience on a Part 121 or Part 125 (or equivalent weight category) jet aircraft or.12 months command experience on a Part 121 (or equivalent weight category) turboprop aircraft or.To be eligible to apply, you must meet one of the following criteria: We will still hire a small number of pilots from external sources from time to time, and in accordance with the external eligibility criteria described in the RPPP. Recruitment for our jet fleet is now subject to our Regional Pilot Priority Process (RPPP) via which jet pilot vacancies are predominantly filled by internal transfers from our turboprop fleets. Strong problem-solving skills, a clear customer focus, and a friendly, can-do attitude are the attributes required to keep Air New Zealand operating at world-class levels. Our pilots are valued as leaders who understand our business and are committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers.

We are looking for expressions of interest from external pilots wanting to join Air New Zealand in our jet fleets.Įntry as a pilot into our jet fleet is as a second officer on B787 or B777 aircraft, or first officer on our A320/A321s. It's a great time to join the Air New Zealand jet fleet!
