Pilot, Kaiurungi rererangi
Also known as
- Airline pilot, aeroplane pilot, charter pilot, agricultural pilot, domestic pilot, international pilot
Pilots fly and navigate aircraft to domestic and international destinations. They transport passengers and cargo, and may specialise in agricultural, recreational and emergency response flights.
Duration
3:03 mins
Your pay could be
$60K
Lower
$90K to $238K
Most common
$376K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Pilots
- usually work irregular hours and may work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work at airports and on aircrafts and may travel locally, nationally or internationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be safety conscious, methodical and communicate well
Tasks
- navigate and fly aircraft safely
- communicate with air traffic control
- check weather, fuel, load and equipment
- calculate fuel needed for flight
- prepare and review flight plans
- use flight management systems
- write reports and maintain flight logs
- communicate with crew and passengers
Practical
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification and training to become a pilot.
You need
- to be over 16 years old
- a New Zealand Private Pilot Licence OR New Zealand Commerical Pilot Licence
- to pass the ADAPT pre-pilot screening test
- 50 hours flying experience for private pilots OR 200 hours flying experience for commercial pilots
- a New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Level 6) or similar OR a Bachelor of Aviation
- a NZCAA medical certificate
You may need
- experience in the Young Eagles flying programme
- to join the Royal Air New Zealand Force
- Flight Instructor Training (C Category)
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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