Coordinate and perform AS350 VRLL agricultural and utility flights across the South Island

AS350 VRLL Ag/Utility Pilot – New Zealand

Commercial Helicopter Pilot

Company: Anderson Helicopters Ltd Location: Hokitika, West Coast Type: Full time Posted: Yesterday

Description

This role offers a variety of commercial and agricultural flying and is suited to someone with strong experience. Our operation combines agricultural flying with a wide variety of commercial helicopter work throughout the South Island including:

  • Aerial spraying
  • Fertiliser application & seeding
  • External load lifting & construction
  • Remote site operations
  • Firefighting support
  • Electrical & telecommunications construction work
  • Conservation Support

Operating Airbus AS350B2 & B3+ Squirrels and a MD500D aircraft, Anderson Helicopters has built a strong reputation for practical, professional helicopter operations across the West Coast and throughout New Zealand.

We are looking for someone who has:

  • External Load experience with longline up to 200ft.
  • Has solid agricultural helicopter experience – Agricultural spraying, fertiliser application (bucket operations)
  • Can operate safely and efficiently in demanding environments
  • Works well within a small professional team
  • Is practical, self-motivated, positive attitude and easy to work with
  • Takes pride in aircraft, equipment and presentation
  • Understands that good client relationships matter

Minimum Requirements are:

  • Class 1 Medical
  • 1,500 hrs Pilot in Command Experience
  • 500 hrs Turbine Experience
  • AS350 Rating / 100 hrs on type
  • Ag Rating – Minimum Grade 2, Grade 1 Preferred
  • External load / lifting work – 100ft Longline Experience

Experience with the following would be advantageous:

  • MD500 Rating
  • Controlled Substance Licence
  • Fire operations
  • Remote area flying & bush operations
  • Mountain Flying experience
  • Drill Rig Move experience
  • Tabula Ag GPS experience

This role will suit someone wanting genuine variety, modern equipment, good people and long-term opportunity within an established family-owned operation. Based in Hokitika, the role offers a lifestyle and flying environment that is difficult to match anywhere else in New Zealand.

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