Jetconnect B737 First Officers support safe, efficient flight operations on Boeing 737 services operated for the Qantas Group, primarily across trans-Tasman and regional routes. Candidates generally need the required New Zealand or Australian commercial pilot licences, instrument and multi-engine ratings, a valid aviation medical certificate, substantial airline or turbine experience, and eligibility to work in New Zealand. Strong crew resource management, sound decision-making, excellent communication, and a professional safety-focused attitude are expected. Applicants must be able to complete Qantas Group selection, simulator assessment, medical checks, security screening, and company training. Flexibility for rostered work, early starts, nights, weekends, public holidays, and time away from home is essential.
Jetconnect Limited is a New Zealand-based airline company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas Airways. It provides flight crew and operational support for Qantas services, particularly flights linking New Zealand with Australia and other destinations. Jetconnect pilots operate within the Qantas Group’s established systems, using Qantas standards for safety, training, customer service, and operational performance. The company offers aviation professionals the opportunity to work in a major airline environment while being based in New Zealand. Its operations involve highly regulated commercial flying, structured recurrent training, teamwork across international bases, and a strong focus on compliance and safe decision-making. Employment conditions, fleet assignments, base locations, and benefits can vary by recruitment campaign and applicable collective or individual agreements.
New Zealand’s North Island offers major employment centres such as Auckland, Wellington, and Hamilton, while the South Island is known for Christchurch, Queenstown, and Dunedin. Aviation, tourism, healthcare, technology, construction, logistics, and agriculture provide broad job opportunities. The culture is relaxed, multicultural, outdoors-oriented, and strongly connected to Māori heritage and community values. Lifestyle highlights include beaches, hiking, skiing, cycling, and relatively easy access to nature, although housing can be expensive in Auckland and popular tourist areas. Eligible applicants need the appropriate work visa or residence status; airline pilots may require New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority recognition of overseas licences and medical certification. Before relocating, check visa rules, licensing requirements, employment conditions, tax, healthcare access, and the cost of housing and transport.
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