Air New Zealand

[AlohaFlyer]

I spoke with the recruiter from ANZ yesterday and it sounds like they will be hiring in 2008...

I am looking forward to applying... just got my Class 1 Medical from an examiner in Arizona...

Now I need to convert my FAA ATPL...

Anyone got any tips on what I need to do to change to the CAA ATPL from New Zealand?

I also got the work permit all set...

 

[J D]

Aloha,

Congrats, it sounds like you are well on your way.

As far as the conversion to the ATPL...I am in that process myself. I assume you have looked at the CAA website where it details the requirments. If not I can send you the link. In a nutshell.... if you have 500 hours PIC or 1000 hours SIC in a commercial enviroment since the awarding of your original FAA ATP all you will be required to do is the ATPL Air Law examination. Otherwise you will have to sit all 7 exams, major a$$ pain there.

You say you have the work permit...You do have permanent residency/citizenship right?? If you only have a work VISA you will be ineligible.

Was your AZ class 1 medical a NZ class 1? If so I need to find a doctor closer to CO to do the same thing. Otherwise I'll just do it next month while I'm down there.

The next time you talk to Margie tell her I said hello.

Good Luck...
JD

 

[AlohaFlyer]

The only NZ Medical Examiner in the US is:
David Bryman
Phoenix, AZ
flydoc85d @ msn.com

He is a really nice guy...

That is good to know about the 500 PIC or 1000 SIC time since my ATP... I will work on getting that before I try to convert.

I did find the site and need to contact them to get the approval for the conversion.

Yes I did get the residency and work permit. It takes about 1 year. I am in the 2nd phase of it and hope to be done with it soon.

Thanks for your help. I will update my progress here... please stay in touch.

RP

 

[J D]

Thanks Aloha,

I tracked down the doc yesterday. Found his info on the NZ CAA site. I have an appoinment set.

I was real lucky. My PR only took 3 months. I'm heading down next month to work on my conversion, not quite as easy since most of my time is military.

Youv'e picked a good time to apply. As well as the expansion there are lots of retirements coming up in the next few years.

Good Luck,
JD

 

[AlohaFlyer]

JD,

When you go down there... which flight school are you going to? How much do you think it will cost you for the training.. I did find an Air Law study guide that I might buy and study for... then head down and sit the exam. I wish there was a place in the states to sit that exam.

Its good to know I got someone doing the same thing as me... we'll have to keep sharing ideas on how to get there...

Cheers,

Ryan

 

[J D]

Ryan.

Check your PM's

 

[ozpilot]

In a nutshell.... if you have 500 hours PIC or 1000 hours SIC in a commercial enviroment since the awarding of your original FAA ATP all you will be required to do is the ATPL Air Law examination. Otherwise you will have to sit all 7 exams, major a$$ pain there.
JD

You also have to pass a flight check correct? from this document:
http://www.caa.govt.nz/pilots/Flight_Crew_Recognition_Info.pdf

"2. When ASL has confirmed that the applicant is eligible for the NZ recognition provisions,
applicants will be required to:
• Complete the issue of a NZ Class 1 Medical Certificate, and
• Pass a NZ ATPL Air Law written examination, and
• Pass an ATPL issue flight test with a Civil Aviation Authority or an approved airline
flight examiner, then;"

I did find an Air Law study guide that I might buy and study for..

Ryan

Ryan, can you tell us where you found the guide? I'm assuming its not a Gleim publication

 

[J D]

OZ. you are correct. However, if you get hired by Air NZ your sim check will count as the CAA checkride/type rating. All Air NZ requires to be hired is a CPL and ATPL exams complete. Obviously a full ATPL would be better.

Cheers,

 

[sat74]

How does one get a work/residency visa in NZ?

 

[J D]

I am married to a Kiwi, makes it a bit easier.

Generally a work permit is fairly easy to get. However Air NZ requires a residency permit, not so easy to get. Lots of paperwork and was over a grand in fees.

Google "Immigration New Zealand" for better details.

You will have to ask Aloha how he qualified.

Cheers,
JD