Pilot agricultural helicopter missions for Canterbury farming season

Seasonal R44 Ag Pilot – New Zealand

Agricultural Helicopter Pilot

Company: Hurunui Helicopters Ltd Location: Hurunui, Canterbury Type: Full time Posted: 4 hours ago

Description:

Hurunui Helicopters is seeking expressions of interest for the 2025/26 season and beyond, for a grade 1 (or experienced grade 2) agricultural pilot. Season start end of September.

Hurunui Helicopters is a family owned and operated Agricultural company based in North Canterbury.

The vast majority of our work is for the farming industry and is concentrated between October and April. So there is the the possibility of exploring other opportunities during the off season.

Salary negotiable from $120000 plus vehicle, phone, etc

If you are after a good lifestyle with plenty of time off to spend in the hills hunting or fishing or just want to hang out with friends or family on your time off this job could work well.

We are seeking a safety conscious, reliable pilot who understands the agricultural industry with regards to the adaptability required.

Key attributes:

  • Safety conscious
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Problem solving skills
  • Pride in personal appearance and also that of helicopters and equipment
  • Mechanical skills
  • Ability to work long hours when needed