Immigrating to NZ from Canada

[mattler906]

Hi Folks,
Apologies in advance if this isn't the correct forum for this kind of question. I'm a 25 year old Canuck pilot with just over 3000 hours and type rated on the Saab 340. Have always loved NZ and have been interested in immigrating there for quite some time. In looking through the point system, I've learned that I would qualify for a permanent work visa.
Just a few questions: What is the state of the aviation industry in NZ? Are companies actively hiring? And if so, are they generally open to hiring outsiders? Would there be any shot at Air New Zealand if and when they continue hiring pilots? Are training bonds the norm in NZ?
Would certainly appreciate anyone's opinion on this subject. Thanks in advance!
Cheers!
Mattler

[snail]

gidday
Pac Blue pilots are hired by 2 seperate contracting companies, Rishworth and contract air services. Applicants have an interview and,if sucessfull, will have to get a type rating before starting with them.
Jet connect also require you to have a type rating prior to employment.
At the moment Air NZ is hiring and this is obviously creating movement through the regional airlines (eagle,air nelson and mt cook).These companies provide type ratings and bond their pilots for approx 2 years.
As for whether they hire "outsiders" i'm not sure.

[c100driver]

No problem with "outsiders" with the parent Air NZ, the requirement is NZ right to live and work. Some Canadians, a few Yanks, some pom's and even a growing number of Aussies in Air NZ.

Eagle Air looking for Direct Entry captains, Air Nelson and Mt Cook employing. Jetconect (pretend Qantas) and PacBlue employing as well.

[kiwi chick]

Not to mention its a Bloody fantastic country and there is a man shortage.

Get your ass over here ;)

[Uncle Chop Chop]

I'm single...........PM me for details :}

[kiwi chick]

Haha! If the "H" stands for Huey; and the "Chop Chop" doesn't refer to your stature... you're on, lol! ;)

[Uncle Chop Chop]

Sadly I'm of the fixed wing variety....but I know some chopper pilots if that counts

[kiwi chick]

It might - how big is your engine..? :)

(and I've been told i'm a very good stick girl ;))

[Uncle Chop Chop]

Man is it getting hot in here or what....:p

We should compare kero burners sometime

PS Sorry to hijack your thread Canadia.....;)

[tinpis]

Eh ? Eh ? Eh?

[kiwi chick]

Keep up tinpis!!

There's a drastic "man shortage" in New Zealand.

Statistics say a woman my age has the same chance of getting a man as a woman aged 65. ( I think they might trump me with the false teeth... :eek:)

So I'm just doing my part for International Relations and trying to get more men in our country. Not fussy, just men. :cool:

[tinpis]

Take a course in Chinese cooking Kiwi chick, bound to attract someone there.:(

[kiwi chick]

Hahahahahaha!!! "Work Wonders with my Wok" you reckon? :oh:

[wessex19]

plenty of Kiwi blokes in oz, can't turn around without tripping over one of them bro!!!:bored:

[kiwi chick]

That might be why there's a shortage in NEW ZEALAND you think...?

;)

[turbolager]

wessex, your outrage is understandable. At least australian pilots dont work in dem other foreigners countries eh digger!!

do you play the banjo?

[27/09]

Turbolager

Classic do you play the banjo? :D

No, But he can squeal like a pig!!!!

Sorry Wessex no insult intended, But the banjo comment needed to be replied to.

[kiwi chick]

Which be warned, is a mating call in some parts of NZ.;)

[27/09]

Originally Posted by Kiwi chick

Which be warned, is a mating call in some parts of NZ

I trust this isn't true for your good self.

[kiwi chick]

Nup. "Would you like a beer?" works better, haha!! :E

[wessex19]

turbolager, be nice... I almost choked on my bacon sandwich:{
27/09, you are so not sharing my bacon sandwich mate!!!:=

This reminds me of when I was visiting a good mate who has a few acres on the Canterbury Plains, I was admiring his prize sheep, they were very handsome and fluffy!! I asked him if they were for shearing, he said he wasn't going to shear them with me or anyone!!!:ugh:

[kiwi chick]

We are a picky bunch, us Kiwis :suspect:

[Buster Hyman]

Man shortage! I'm not suprised, especially if all the girls are like Comrade Clarke!:oh:

Anyway Mattler, get yourself a copy of "Popular Sheep" from the 50's & you'll have a rough idea of what to expect there:ok:

[tinpis]

Buster believe me theyre crooker lookin' than that. :uhoh:
http://steelturman.typepad.com/thesteeldeal/images/nurse1.JPG

NEXT !

[Uncle Chop Chop]

that is one fine looking woman.....hook me up

[Buster Hyman]

Crikey Tin! I'm tryin' to eat mate! And she's married too!!! I bet the poor bloke's got Denis Thatcher syndrome...:sad:

[kiwi chick]

Hahaha! :p

We don't ALL look like that - some of us are hot. Here's my latest "glamour shoot"...

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x105/kiwiflygirl/bigjeans.jpg

Just waiting now for the influx of boys. :E

[Atlas Shrugged]

Well, it'll be an influx of something......:\

[kiwi chick]

Hahahaha!!! People wanting to get cosy in a C152 with me perhaps...? :E

[pakeha-boy]

kiwi chick ...now I know why I carry a 10kg bag of flour in the back of the ute :}

[kiwi chick]

And a plank of wood with a piece of rope in case you get lost...?!! :{

[pakeha-boy]

...and I was going to ask you for a date!!!..........jezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz:ouch:

[Buster Hyman]

People wanting to get cosy in a C152 with me perhaps

I think you'll need a C130 chikky!!!:uhoh:

[slamer.]

http://www.totalposter.com/tp-images/products/large/1745774.jpg

[slackie]

Not only has this thread been hi-jacked, but it has been flown to the Bahamas and is now basking in the sunshine with a pinacolada, and might go windsurfing or jet skiing this afternoon, provided it's worked on it's tan sufficiently and isn't too toasted on cocktails:cool:

[nike]

bloody good thread now but.

[kiwi chick]

Hahaha isn't it?! And who dares use the "H" work round a bunch of pilots? :E

Just trying to source that Herc now Buster :ok: Should I book you a seat, and you too PB? ;)

[Buster Hyman]

Something near the cockpit would be nice...

[Atlas Shrugged]

The box office for me please ;)

[Buster Hyman]

Ummm...yeah, can I change my seating preference???:O

[Uncle Chop Chop]

Kiwichick seriously that one of you getting the jeans to zip up is doing it for me....do you know how to drive a tractor too?

[kiwi chick]

Knew that'd get ya hot. Tractor no, i tip it over MAUW... bulldozer yes :E

Cockpit now full by the looks... ;)