About This Role
Air Whanganui seeks an experienced captain to lead aeromedical and charter operations throughout New Zealand, commanding Beechcraft King Air and Cessna Citation aircraft. The position demands high-level independent decision-making for 24/7 single-pilot aeromedical missions combined with varied charter work, requiring strong airmanship and the ability to operate confidently across diverse weather and destination environments. This role offers meaningful operational variety with significant responsibility and professional growth in a well-established New Zealand aviation operator.
Requirements
- New Zealand CPL license
- Current Multi-Engine/Instrument Rating (ME/IR)
- English Language Proficiency Level 6
- BGT theory credit
- Minimum 1,500 hours Pilot in Command
- Minimum 100 hours total night flying
- Minimum 500 hours multi-engine flying
- Minimum 200 hours IFR
- Minimum 100 hours fixed-wing air transport operations
- Minimum 150 hours cross-country flying
- Meet applicable single-pilot aeromedical experience and competency requirements
- Unrestricted right to live and work in New Zealand
- Current New Zealand driver's licence
- Ability to reside in Whanganui
- Availability to work flexible roster including weekends and public holidays
- Strong Pilot in Command experience and operational judgement
- Ability to operate confidently as single pilot
- High standard of airmanship and flight discipline
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional approach to patients, medical crews and colleagues
- Good decision-making and risk-management skills
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance
- Flexibility and adaptability in 24/7 operational environment