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Air New Zealand · New Zealand · Posted Sep 6, 2026

First Officer - ATR/Dash 8 Q300 (NTR)

NTRCPL · CAA NZ500 h total

Job description

Air New Zealand is seeking expressions of interest from pilots wanting to join its turboprop fleets, flying in the right-hand seat of an ATR or Dash 8 Q300. Entry is at First Officer level, with positions available across a number of bases around New Zealand. The role offers a career flying props or a pathway to the jet fleet. Requirements: - NZCAA CPL/ATPL (ATPL or all ATPL subjects passed preferred) - NZCAA MEIR (Multi-Engine Instrument Rating) - NZCAA Class 1 Medical - 500 hours total flight time - 25 night hours - 40 hours Instrument Flight Time - NZCAA BTK/BGT endorsements - ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6 - New Zealand citizen/permanent resident/resident OR Australian citizen; valid passport and necessary visas required. Note: Foreign-issued qualifications that can be converted to NZCAA licences may be considered during the conversion process through Aspeq.

Additional requirements

  • New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or resident, or Australian citizen
  • Ability to travel overseas required, including a valid passport and necessary visas
  • NZCAA BTK/BGT endorsements required
  • Foreign-issued qualifications may be considered during NZCAA conversion; Foreign Licence Conversion initial assessment letter from Aspeq required before interview
  • Bases: a number of bases around New Zealand

Compensation and Benefits

Upgrade opportunity
  • Development opportunities in areas such as training, management and projects
  • Pathway to the jet fleet

Base Location

New Zealand

Base airport not stated in the posting.