Jet Fleet First or Second Officer – A320/A321 & B787/B777 (Expression of Interest)

✈️ Join Air New Zealand’s Jet Fleet

Air New Zealand is inviting expressions of interest from experienced external pilots to join our jet operations as a First Officer on the Airbus A320/A321 or as a Second Officer on the Boeing 787/777. If you’re passionate about safe, world-class operations and ready to progress your jet career, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Fleet: Airbus A320/A321 (First Officer) • Boeing 787/777 (Second Officer)
Application type: Expression of Interest (external pilots)
Minimum total time: 1,500 hours
Right to work: NZ or AU citizen/permanent resident

🧭 The opportunity

Operate at the heart of Air New Zealand’s jet network. As an A320/A321 First Officer, you’ll support domestic and short-haul international services across the Tasman and Pacific. As a B787/B777 Second Officer, you’ll deliver long-haul excellence as part of a widebody crew, providing cruise relief and supporting global operations. Both paths offer industry-leading training, a strong safety culture, and clear career progression.

🧰 What you’ll bring

Minimum 1,500 hours total flight time
Minimum 100 hours multi-engine aeroplane
Minimum 100 hours ATO
Minimum 40 hours instrument flight time
Minimum 25 hours night flying
Current NZCAA CPL or ATPL licence
Current NZCAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
Valid MEIR
NZCAA BTK/BGT qualification
English Language Proficiency Level 6 or higher
University Entrance (or equivalent)
Valid passport and ability to travel internationally
New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or Australian citizen or permanent resident
No prior employment with Air New Zealand, Mount Cook Airline, Air Nelson, or Eagle Airways within the last 8 years (for turboprop pilots)

🌟 Qualifying experience (meet one of)

12+ months multi-crew, multi-turbine Part 121/125 turboprop command (MCTOW 7,765 kg+; IFR)
12+ months Part 121/125 jet First Officer experience
Part 121/125 jet Captain experience
12+ months RNZAF or other air force multi-crew, multi-turbine fixed-wing command experience

🛡️ Why Air New Zealand

Robust safety culture and modern jet fleet
Comprehensive training and simulator programmes
Pathways across short-haul and long-haul operations
A collaborative, inclusive crew environment

📨 How to apply

This is an expression of interest. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted as opportunities arise.

Submit your CV and a summary of flight hours (including multi-engine, instrument, night, and ATO hours)
Provide copies of your NZCAA licence (CPL/ATPL), Class 1 Medical, and MEIR
Include proof of right to work (NZ/AU citizenship or permanent residency) and a valid passport
Note your qualifying Part 121/125 or military experience (as applicable)

Applicants must meet all regulatory requirements at the time of consideration.

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