1 How many overnights per month on average?
Answer- If you are Wellington based the answer is basically zero, except when you have a sim check. If you are Auckland or Christchurch based then maybe 1 or 2 a month, but its more likely to be zero.
2 Are they still short of crew and likely to recruit this year?
Answer- At the moment yes they are short. Although there has been a fair bit of hiring this year and 6 new recruits are currently training. By the end of the year Id imagine crewing levels will be fairly close to normal again. They are also trying to stock up on crew so they can get one of their own ZK regs 737-400s back, mainline is currently operating it from Auckland on the tazzy.
3 What is the most likely basing, AA or WN ?
Answer- Because of the movement you would most likely get the base you prefer. Auckland and Christchurch need first officers at the present moment.
As for the ads in the paper, well the same thing is happening in OZ. I think the main reason is to gather interest from pilots abroad with a rating or possibly even some with experience on type.
Good job, worth a shot.
