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Air New Zealand pilot requirements 2026
To fly for Air New Zealand, first officers need at least 1,500 hours. 2 open vacancies list their own requirements below.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 1,500 hours |
|---|---|
| Licence and medical | NZCAA ATPL or CPL + ATPL passes, MEIR |
| Type rating | company-paid |
| Other | NZ/Aus citizen or PR; ELP L6; 12 months jet FO or turboprop command |
Requirements in the open adverts (2)
| Vacancy | Total hours | Command (PIC) | Type rating | Licence | Age | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expression of Interest - First Officer, Turboprop Fleet | 500 hours | – | Not needed | NZCAA CPL or ATPL (ATPL or all ATPL subjects passed preferred); NZCAA MEIR | – | ICAO level 6 |
| Expression of Interest - Jet Fleet | 1,500 hours | – | Not needed | NZCAA ATPL, or CPL with current passes in all ATPL subjects; multi-engine IR | – | ICAO level 6 |
Taken from each advert. The advert itself always prevails.
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