Converting UK JAR CPL to NZ CPL

[DiverDriver]

Hi, my family and I are considering moving to New Zealand in the next 12 months as part of a job move (none flying related). I would however one day like to fly for a living and have recently completed my UK (JAR) ATPL exams and will hopefully have my CPL by the end of July this year. Can anyone tell me whether the JAA CPL with ATPL exams is convertible to the New Zealand CPL and if so what additional requirements I might have to undertake. I currently have approx 550 hrs most of which has been built up doing Para dropping in the UK on the C185 (tail dragger). If it is possible to convert, and not withstanding the fact that there are precious few pilot jobs anywhere at the moment, what are the chances of gaining some part-time flying (Para dropping, aerial photography, crop spraying, site seeing etc) in NZ given my experience. Thanks in advance. DD

[flash2sqn]

If you have 150 hours PIC post Cpl in a commercial environment your CPL will convert straight over (more or less) to check all the details have a look at www.caa.govt.nz you should find all the information you need there.

As for jobs; there are alot of schools putting through large numbers of students so there are lots of pilots out looking for the elusive first job, an instructor rating could help but the the situation is much the same.

Hope this helps.

[DiverDriver]

Cheers Flash

[Kermit 180]

Gizz a call

DiverDiver, drop me an email I can put you in touch with someone regarding converting your licence.

Kermie

[DiverDriver]

Kermit email in your inbox. Cheers for the offer DD.

[outboundjetsetter]

Dont mean to put a damper on your dreams there DD but if you want to do anything like 'crop spraying' over here you may as well add another zero to your 550 hrs tt !!. Having said that stay persistent and you might get some part time work doing charters para dropping etc
Best of luck
OBJS