Air New Zealand

[srleslie]

Hey folks. I hope I'm posting this in the right forum. I'm interested in knownig if Air New Zealand will hire American pilots and if so, how to go about applying. I did conduct a search but the search words are far too common. Thanks,

Ryan

[NZScion]

Air NZ have their pilot recruitment page, with minimum requirements and contact details HERE

[srleslie]

Thanks.

Ryan

[c100driver]

Hi Ryan,

The short answer is yes they will, if you have the right to live and work in New Zealand.

There are a very small number already here flying, some in training schools, and simulators.

[J D]

Like others have said it is certainly possible but like the others have said you must meet the mins plus have citizenship or permanent residency in NZ or Aus, a long process in itself.

Just curious, what drives your question.?

[rocketpocket]

Hey, anyone willing to spill some general info regarding T & C down there. Got a rough idea of pay but what about things like pension, flight pay, overtime, roster patterns and days off? Any info would be greatly appreciated, pm's welcome.

[rescue 1]

From their[NZ] career portal:

At the present time we are not interviewing for pilot positions.

Must be the only airline not interviewing???

[Dunnybudgee]

Not hiring

Quite possibly true. I understand that many Freedom Air guys are no longer required with their A320s absorbed into mainline. Being offered S/O positions and leave without pay etc...

A mate in Singapore tells me they've even had Freedom guys applying there.

When I heard that they were combining the seniority lists of Freedom & Air NZ that some Air NZ guys I know said they weren't considered "real" Air NZ crew (ie Couldn't make it into mainline, paid for ratings, etc).

Maybe those attitudes are showing through now?

[tinpis]

I didnt think flying hours outside of Kiwi were considered "real time?"

[Sharpie]

nor those logged without a kiwi rondel!