Helicopter Flight Instructor – New Zealand

Heli Preflight; Mosgiel; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Helicopters Otago Ltd is seeking a qualified flight instructor to join our team and take a lead role in ab-initio flight training.

The successful candidate will schedule and deliver ab-initio training across PPL, CPL, type ratings and night ratings, with opportunities to contribute to commercial or passenger transport as needed. A NZ CPL and mountain flying experience are essential, and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• New Zealand CPL is required.
• Mountain flying experience.
• Must be able to work in New Zealand (no sponsorship).
• Night rating desirable.
• Turbine helicopter experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct ab-initio flight training (PPL, CPL, type ratings, night ratings).
• Carry out commercial or passenger transport work if required.
• Must work well in a team environment.

Skills

Mountain flying

Night rating

Night X-country

Turbine helicopter

Education

New Zealand CPL

Job description

Company: Helicopters Otago Ltd
Location: Mosgiel, Otago, New Zealand
Type: Full time
Posted: Yesterday

Description

About us

Helicopters Otago Ltd has been providing aviation services to the lower half of the South Island for over 30 years. Operating a modern fleet of 20 plus single and twin engine helicopters including Guimbal G2, Bell 206 and 206L, Airbus H125, H145, EC145 and BK117. Our company embraces innovative practices and technologies in all areas of our operation including agricultural work, flight training, commercial ops and EMS operations.

We are seeking a qualified flight instructor to join the organisation to take a lead role in ab-initio flight training.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• New Zealand CPL
• Mountain flying experience
• MUST be able to work in New Zealand. (No sponsorship available)
• Night & night x-country rating (desirable)
• Turbine helicopter experience (desirable)

Tasks & responsibilities

• Scheduling and carrying out ab-initio flight training (PPL,CPL, type ratings, night ratings etc)
• Carry out commercial or passenger transport work if required
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.

Potential for the right candidate to progress to other roles within the company.