Expression of Interest - Flight Simulator Instructor, ATR Fleet

Job Description

About the Company Air New Zealand believes its pilots are among the most skilled and talented in the world, and that they have not reached that level by natural talent alone: the airline invests heavily in flight training and professional development. Role Overview Air New Zealand is seeking experienced ATR Flight Simulator Instructors to join its Flight Simulator Training team in Auckland. In this pivotal role you will help shape the next generation of pilots through high-quality simulator instruction, ensuring flight crew continue to operate safely and confidently across the network. You will work with state-of-the-art simulation technology in an innovative training environment and collaborate with some of the industry's most experienced aviation professionals. Remuneration is competitive, and the turboprop Simulator Instructor package has recently been aligned with jet roles. Key Responsibilities Deliver flight simulator and classroom instruction to ATR pilots, supporting initial, recurrent and upgrade training Conduct flight checks, assessments and evaluations in line with NZCAA Part 121 standards Contribute to training programme development to ensure continuous improvement and compliance Maintain training records and ensure accuracy in performance monitoring Collaborate with operational and training teams to uphold Air New Zealand's high standards of safety and performance Provide coaching and mentorship to pilots, fostering a learning culture built on excellence and support Licences & Qualifications NZCAA CPL or ATPL Eligibility to hold an NZCAA D-Category Instructor Rating Experience Instructional experience Minimum 3,000 hours total flight time Requirements Eligibility to live and work permanently in New Zealand at the time of applying, as a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand permanent resident or Australian citizen What We Offer Staff travel: discounted flights for you and your family, plus access to standby travel on other international airlines Life insurance: NZ$100,000 life or terminal illness cover for permanent New Zealand-based employees under 65 Medical expense cover: access to low-cost Koruhealth medical cover and discounted Southern Cross plans FlexiLeave: purchase up to four extra weeks of leave each year Additional Information Air New Zealand is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. The airline regards its people as its greatest asset, since everything else in the operation can be replicated by competitors, and it celebrates the differences and diversity of thought its people bring to their roles. Its guiding proverb translates as: "Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."

Requirements

• Deliver flight simulator and classroom instruction to ATR pilots, supporting initial, recurrent and upgrade training
• Conduct flight checks, assessments and evaluations in line with NZCAA Part 121 standards
• Contribute to training programme development to ensure continuous improvement and compliance
• Maintain training records and ensure accuracy in performance monitoring
• Collaborate with operational and training teams to uphold Air New Zealand's high standards of safety and performance
• Provide coaching and mentorship to pilots, fostering a learning culture built on excellence and support
• NZCAA CPL or ATPL
• Eligibility to hold an NZCAA D-Category Instructor Rating
• Instructional experience
• Minimum 3,000 hours total flight time
• Eligibility to live and work permanently in New Zealand at the time of applying, as a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand permanent resident or Australian citizen
• Staff travel: discounted flights for you and your family, plus access to standby travel on other international airlines
• Medical expense cover: access to low-cost Koruhealth medical cover and discounted Southern Cross plans
• FlexiLeave: purchase up to four extra weeks of leave each year

Benefits

• Life insurance: NZ$100,000 life or terminal illness cover for permanent New Zealand-based employees under 65