Lead EMS/Rescue flight operations as BK117/H145 pilot in New Zealand

BK117/H145 SPIFR NVIS SAR/HEMS Pilots – New Zealand

Rescue Helicopter Pilot Vacancy| Te Kaiurungi Toparere Whakaora

Search and Rescue Services Limited operate 8 Bases with a fleet of 10 BK 117's and one H145D2 covering the Central and Southern North Island of New Zealand. You will join a team of enthusiastic and experienced Pilots, Crewmen and Critical Care Paramedics who provide an essential life-saving service to our local communities.

The nature of the Position| Te āhua o Te Tūrunga

We are seeking fulltime EMS/Rescue Helicopter Pilots, one to join our team in Taupo and one in Taranaki. This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference for the communities that we serve.

Essential skills/experiences for the Role| Ngā tino Pūkenga/Wheako

You will have the following minimum skills / qualifications:

  • NZ CPL(H)
  • 2000 hours total time PIC (or equivalent)
  • Unrestricted night VFR rating
  • Full NZ Class 1 medical certificate
  • The right to live and work in New Zealand

Preference will be given to applicants with:

  • BK117 rating
  • Twin turbine engine experience
  • NZ ATPL(H)
  • IFR / SPIFR
  • NVIS experience
  • EMS experience
  • CRM
  • Hoist/Sling experience
  • Mountain experience
  • HUET
  • Dangerous Goods Certificate
  • Air Maestro experience

If you would like to be part of our dynamic team, please forward your CV and cover letter to:

Charlie Beetham

Chief Pilot, SRSL

Email: zn.gro.lsrs@mahteeb.eilrahc

Applications close 24th March 2023.