As a First Officer you’ll have the following qualifications and experience OR ability to obtain prior to commencement: 

• An Australian Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL (A)) or Australian Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL (A)).
• For CPL holders, passes in a complete set of Australian CASA or New Zealand CAA ATPL subjects are required.
• Endorsements for Instrument Approach 2D and 3D on a CASA Multi Engine Aeroplane Instrument Rating.
• A current Instrument Proficiency Check (MEA).
• Level 6 English Language Proficiency on your CASA Licence.
• Current CASA Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate.
• The ability to hold an Aviation Security card, ASIC (Aust) and AvSec (NZ).
• Hold a current passport with at least 12 months validity.
• The right to live and work in New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship. Non-New Zealand or non-Australian passport holders require a New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa

Hours Requirements: (Updated) 

• 1,500 hours total aeronautical experience,
• 500 hours of powered fixed wing multi-engine or single-engine-turbine aeroplane, and
• either:
• 250 hours in Command of a powered fixed wing aeroplane, or
• 250 hours in Command of a powered fixed wing aeroplane, of which up to 180 hours may be ICUS, and 500 hours as Co-Pilot of a transport category aeroplane.