HEMS/SAR Pilot (IFR Preferred) – New Zealand

Heli Preflight; Greymouth; Remote; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Job summary

GCH Aviation Ltd – Christchurch invites applications for a Helicopter (Rotary Wing) Pilot with IFR desirable. The role requires extensive rotorcraft experience, CPL and medical, with NVG and H145 rating highly preferred.

Expect travel between Greymouth, Christchurch and Nelson bases and a tight-knit West Coast team. We value safety, teamwork and initiative, offering a competitive package and fully funded Southern Cross Health Insurance.

Qualifications

• Hold a Helicopter CPL and Class 1 medical.
• Have at least 2000hrs rotary wing time as PIC.
• Unrestricted Night rating with 50hrs night.
• H145 type rating or equivalent twin-engine rating.

Responsibilities

• Travel to cover operations at other bases as required.
• Roster follows Kelly Shift pattern; reside on the West Coast.
• Join a close-knit team on Greymouth Base and participate in social events.
• Support safety and quality culture; operate under IFR when applicable.

Skills

Self-motivated

Quick learner

Excellent communicator

Team player

Adaptable under pressure

Education

Helicopter CPL

Class 1 medical

Multi Engine endorsement

NVG Endorsement

IFR Rating (RW)

H145 type rating

Night rating (≥50 hrs)

Job description

GCH Aviation Ltd – Christchurch invites applications for a Helicopter (Rotary Wing) Pilot with IFR desirable. The role requires extensive rotorcraft experience, CPL and medical, with NVG and H145 rating highly preferred.

Expect travel between Greymouth, Christchurch and Nelson bases and a tight-knit West Coast team. We value safety, teamwork and initiative, offering a competitive package and fully funded Southern Cross Health Insurance.