Hi folks
As my better half is from NZ and she wants to go home we will settle there sometime in the near future… I’m currently considering my options, with a FAA ATP (approx 2700 TT, of which 650 ME including some King Air experience). Up to now I’ve worked as an FI, but unfortunately not for an airline. And yes, almost forgot it, a MSc in Aerospace Eng appears somewhere on my CV, together with my birth date which indicates an age of 27.
Though the NZ regionals seem to be hiring, what are the chances to get a job out of it for people like me? Of course I know I would have to convert to NZ license, how much will they rip me off for that? I’m aware of the 50hr NZ instrument requirement of Air NSN.
Besides all of this, I would appreciate if insiders could describe the lifestyle at NZ regionals, ie roster, number off-base overnights, benefits etc. Although not to be neglected pay is not of primary concern for me (shouldn’t be for any pilot these days I guess…)
Many thanks for any input!
I’m ditching…
