Helicopter pilot, Kaiurungi toparere
Also known as
- Search and rescue helicopter pilot, emergency helicopter pilot, navy helicopter pilot, copter pilot
Helicopter pilots fly helicopters to transport people and cargo, and to provide air rescue and ambulance services.
Duration
2:28 mins
Your pay could be
$65K
Lower
$87K to $117K
Most common
$130K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Helicopter pilots
- usually work irregular hours and may work shifts and be on call
- usually work at airports and hospitals and may travel
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be accurate, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- fly helicopters
- plan flights
- work with air traffic control
- share safety information with people
- check and maintain the helicopter
- load and secure cargo
- rescue people in dangerous situations
- help fight forest fires
- train new pilots
Practical
Investigative
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need training to become a helicopter pilot and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- to be 18 years old
- to pass the ADAPT pre-pilot screening test
- a New Zealand Private Pilot Licence
- a New Zealand Commercial Pilot Helicopter Licence
- to complete a minimum 150 hours flying
- to pass a medical assessment
- to pass a police check
- a NZCAA medical certificate
You may need
- a New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Level 6)
- to complete a training course and join the Royal New Zealand Air Force
- Flight Instructor Training (C Category)
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 3 may be useful.
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