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Old 2nd Jan 2011, 16:17
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Question Work permit for UK Pilot in NZ

Hello,

Wonder if anyone can give me some advice. I am a UK passport holder with a NZ CPL Multi IR and looking at the option of flying in New Zealand again one of these days. Just wondered what charter operators think to employing a pilot without NZ residence. Do they help with getting a work permit underway or would they prefer you to have the permit before you get to New Zealand. Don't know what the job situation is like in NZ but looking for some charter/corporate flying. 3500tt, 200 sic multi jet, 1500 command single turboprop.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike
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Get a WHV and try to find out someone who could sponsor you.
But do it as Flight Instructor.
I do not think that some airline/charter/regional airline sponsor the non resident pilot.

I'm looking for the same thing in Australia or New Zealand.
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Highly unilkely that anyone would sponsor you, unless you work for free. Lots and lots of Kiwi pilots looking for gigs, not to mention Aussie freeloaders

Most smaller operations have dozens of applications on file from locals, all of whom are qualified. They aren't going to go to all the trouble of getting a work permit for a non-resident.

Best bet is to find yourself a nice friendly New Zealand girl and make her an offer she can't refuse...
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"Best bet is to find yourself a nice friendly New Zealand girl and make her an offer she can't refuse"

Well, We all think Auzzie girls are a lot more friendlier and prettier. However, kiwi girls will dig your UK passport though. Dont you agree?
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Well, We all think Auzzie girls are a lot more friendlier and prettier.
Kiwi girls are definitely prettier, and Kiwi blokes know what spelling is, and how to do grammar...

Penal colony... what do you expect...
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Kiwi blokes know what spelling is, and how to do grammar...


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Kiwi girls are definitely prettier




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One of these days Tin, your relations are going to violently object to you publishing photographs of them online.
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Pretty and smart

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Considered attractive by Kiwi blokes

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Hey TINPIS let us know where you live and I will let the brothers know they can come give you a visit to catch up with you their english teacher from school days...
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Didn't Helen Clark dye her hair ginga and get a job as PM of Australia last year?
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Naaaaa. Henry my cuzzys with Unca Bim all trying out for the Kiwi Formulla One
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@ VanderVlietm

You still wanna come here bro..??
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it's OK VanderVlietm, you can hang with my cuzzies up in Ruatoria...

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Ah yeah Bro, not laughed so much in weeks aye. So you fellas going to help me get a job in Aotearoa?

On the serious side I better get a work permit organised from Mud Island or residence if I am lucky enough to qualify.

Cheers for the info though everyone. Hope to get over to NZ one day soon and follow my dream of living and flying there.

Best Regards,

Mike
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