AS350 Aerial Work/Ag/Fire Pilot – New Zealand

Heli Preflight; Thames; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Skywork Helicopters is seeking an experienced Helicopter Pilot to support our Thames operation, with an onboarding period at our Warkworth facility. The role offers variety, team camaraderie, and opportunities to develop general aviation skills.

Key responsibilities include operating helicopter services across New Zealand, maintaining aircraft standards, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. Onboarding will occur at the Warkworth facility.

Qualifications

• Class 1 Medical is required.
• AS350B3 Rating (Grade 2 or 1) required.
• Current Passport and NZ Drivers Licence.
• NZ Residency or the right to work in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Operate helicopter services including lifting, surveying, fire fighting, charter and agricultural services across New Zealand.
• Support the Thames operation with professionalism and dedication.
• Maintain clean, tidy aircraft and related equipment.
• Work as part of a team in a hard-working, enthusiastic environment.

Skills

Organised

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

Class 1 Medical

AS350B3 Rating (Grade 2 or 1)

NZ Passport / NZ work entitlement

NZ Driver's Licence

Job description

Company: Skywork Helicopters Ltd
Location: Thames, Waikato
Type: Full time
Posted: 3 hours ago

Description

About the role

Skywork Helicopters is seeking an experienced Helicopter Pilot to support our Thames operation. There will be an onboarding period at our Warkworth facility. The role comes with variety and team camaraderie, with the opportunity to develop and progress your general aviation skills.

Key responsibilities

• Operate helicopter services including lifting, surveying, fire fighting, charter and agricultural services across New Zealand
• Support the Thames operation with professionalism and dedication
• Maintain clean, tidy aircraft and associated role and support equipment
• Work as part of a team in a hard-working, enthusiastic environment

About you

• Class 1 Medical
• Grade 2 or 1 AgAS350B3 Rating
• Current Passport and NZ Drivers Licence
• NZ Residency or the right to work in NZ
• Minimum of 1,500 hours Rotary total time, 500 hours turbine
• Minimum of 500 hours lifting time
• Minimum of 100 hours tacho on type AS350 (logbook verified)
• Professionally organised approach in all aspects of the job

About us

Skywork Helicopters is a family owned and operated aviation organisation with bases in Whangarei, Thames, Taranaki, and our Head Office and hangars in Warkworth. We provide a wide range of aviation services including lifting, surveying, fire fighting, charter and agricultural services which we carry out New Zealand wide.