Canadian CPL- Instructor rating in NZ?

[Fullpatate]

Greetings.
As the title says I am holder of a Canadian CPL and looking for an Instructor rating in New Zealand.

But why?

Well besides the fact that it's a beautiful country and people are so nice and helpfull....
My girl badly wants to move over there.

My question would be if any of you would recommend a school, and any other constructive advice will be welcome as well.
Thanks for your help.
Cheers

[Steve Zissou]

Wellington Aero Club are always looking for instructors. Not sure what's required for converting from Canadian to a NZ CPL though - try NZ CAA at Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand . Great city, great ... ok the weather isn't always the nicest but a fun place to live. For contacts go to Wellington Aero Club

[Fullpatate]

Great.
Thanks a lot man.

[toolowtoofast]

I shouldn't think it would be a difficult changeover - you would almost definately have to do the CPL law exam as a minimum, along with essentially a BFR, then if you don't already have an instructor rating, do one on your new NZ licence. Some places offer the instructor rating paid for on a bond/time basis, otherwise you'll have to buy 26 hours at around NZ$200/hr, a ITC course at about NZ$1k, ground course at about NZ$2k, and the flight test at NZ$1100 + aircraft hire.

[Fullpatate]

And from your experience, do you get to work for the school after that?

[devolved]

Depends on where your missues wants to go in NZ. But basically there seems to be a real shortage of instructors here atm... Make sure you get the low down on the conditions of working for an outfit, some places expect you to work for nothing or close to it.

[mattyj]

$46000 is the average wage according to our attractive prime minister so make them pay you that

[future.boeing.cpt]

"$46000 is the average wage according to our attractive prime minister so make them pay you that"

he is attractive, isn't he?

[Fullpatate]

I had to go look for myself...
Creepy but I am sure she must do a good job, is she not?
Thanks anyways for the tip, it's a good thing your missing some pilots and it looks like you don't see foreigners as invaders from another planet...
Once again

[Fullpatate]

You mentionned the idea that some places in New Zealand were better than others, can you tell me more?

[mattyj]

If you end up at Ardmore be very careful what part of South Auckland you get accomodation. The rents are low for a reason. People lying on the side of the road could be drunk or on Meth. Police drive by fast looking straight ahead. On the other hand, the flea markets are a colourful multicultural experience

[Fullpatate]

And what about Wellington?

[mattyj]

Well Steve Zissou and I live there..that should put you off for starters

[toolowtoofast]

if you like 20kt x-winds and monster rotor turbulence, and enjoy great nightlife and arts and the best place in the world on a nice day, then Welly is for you. Check out today's weather.

SPECI 220715Z 19013G23KT 190V320 5000 SHRA SCT009 BKN015 OVC035
13/11 Q1013 WS RWY34 RMK KAUKAU 32045KT


TAF NZWN 220147Z 220118
35025G45KT 15KM SCT008 BKN020
TEMPO 0105 4000 RADZ BKN012
TEMPO 0509 3000 +RA BKN008
BECMG 0608 18015G25KT
TEMPO 0918 4000 RADZ BKN012
2000FT WIND 33040KT
BECMG 0608 18020KT
QNH MNM 1009 MAX 1018

[Got the horn]

Sure is a great place! Don't come to Palmerston North, it'll drive you insane.

[Fullpatate]

Interesting METAR/TAF you got there!!
Well I guess it makes the trainning even more valuable then.
I just got a positive respond from Wellington Aero Club, although they don't offer a fixed course but indeed there seems to be a shortage of instructors in NZ. They forgot to answer my question about the price, do you have an approximate idea?

[Weekend_Warrior]

Another option

You could try Kapiti Aero Club
A great place to work apparently.

(ducking already)

[mattyj]

Theres been a lot of Ducking going on around Paraparaumu lately, so I hear

[Fullpatate]

Sorry guys, but what does "ducking" mean?

[toolowtoofast]

it's what you do when the s%^t starts flying.........