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Airlines and Aviation in New Zealand
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Airlines and Aviation sector based in New Zealand. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
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Air New Zealand
Kia Ora, Ni Hao, Gidday, konnichiwa, Talofa, Bula, Hello and Welcome to Air New Zealand, your journey starts here. Air New Zealand is one of the world's leading airlines, known around the world, not just for our name and our innovation but also for our reputation. We are recognised as "New Zealand's Most Reputable Organisation" for our strong leadership, customer service orientation, innovation, brand, corporate values, and our role as a strong ambassador for New Zealand. Each year we make sure our passengers who fly to, from and within New Zealand enjoy our uniquely Kiwi way of doing things. At Air New Zealand, we are all about people. Ambitious, helpful, proud, down-to-earth, caring people, who look after the needs of more than 13 million people every year. We look at ways of making the experience better for our customers and allowing people to experience our New Zealand. Our people drive us to be among the world's best, frequently winning awards in all aspects of our operations, testament to the Air New Zealanders living this culture daily, in the way they deliver customer experience. Whilst it's led from the top, it is delivered by thousands of people, constantly doing things that make a big difference!
10001+ staff
Salus Aviation
We offer precision, excellence, and forward-thinking as one of the strongest aviation support specialists in Australasia and the USA.
51 to 200 staff
Christchurch International Airport Limited
Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) is committed to being the best airport business and New Zealand’s leading tourism gateway. As a major domestic hub and the busiest and most strategic connection to the world’s trade and tourism markets for the South Island, it offers an exciting, diverse and vibrant environment in which to work.
201 to 500 staff
Auckland Airport
Over 50 years of welcoming the world to New Zealand. Auckland Airport is where we welcome visitors and farewell friends. It is where New Zealand touches the world. Over 70 per cent of visitors enter or leave New Zealand via Auckland Airport, which handles over 18.5 million passengers a year through 30 international airlines. Auckland Airport is a major driver of the New Zealand economy, generating billions of dollars, creating thousands of jobs, and making a vital contribution to New Zealand travel, trade and tourism by strengthening connections with the world. As New Zealand's major transport hub, Auckland Airport is investing in a traveller experience that all New Zealanders can be proud of. Auckland Airport is continually developing the capacity and services to ensure it will sustainably cope with an anticipated 40 million passengers a year by 2044, reflecting New Zealand’s growing popularity as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations.
201 to 500 staff
Ccl Aviation
Established in 1995, CCL Aviation provides aircrew recruitment, pilot training, technical services, consultancy and personnel contract management to the global airline industry. CCL is the largest provider of flight crew to Korean Air, having recruited over 300 captains and first officers for KAL during the last 16 years. In addition CCL is the largest provider of instructor pilots and flight training personnel to the global aviation industry. CCL currently manages the contracts of 700 pilots and flight instructors for major airlines and OEMs worldwide. The CCL team is based in international offices to provide a global client support network which allows us to operate seamlessly across all time zones. The CCL team aims to provide a friendly approachable and personal service blending aviation experience, recruitment, aviation, legal, HR and commercial skills.
501 to 1000 staff
Gch Aviation
GCH Aviation incorporates our parent company Garden City Helicopters, based in Christchurch, New Zealand, plus our additional aviation operations extending through New Zealand and into the South Pacific. These include Garden City Helicopters Nelson, Garden City Helicopters Greymouth, Wellington Helicopters, Pacific Island Air Fiji and Vanuatu Helicopters, offering helicopter scenic tours, transfers, charters, and commercial helicopter services. The Group also operates emergency air rescue and air ambulance services; Westpac Rescue Helicopter, NZCC Rescue Helicopter, Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter, and the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service. In addition, we are home to Canterbury's first full-service corporate Jet Centre, a gateway for private jets, purpose-built to service the South Island’s rapidly growing corporate aviation market. Our GCH UAV drone division offers state-of-the-art, high-resolution aerial imaging and inspection services, revolutionising business in a range of industry sectors. GCH Aviation Group represents over three decades of exceptional aviation experience in helicopter and fixed-wing tourism, certified flight training, commercial, air rescue, and ambulance operations.
201 to 500 staff
Airways New Zealand
We are New Zealand’s air navigation service provider. We are responsible for ensuring the safe travel of all aircraft through 30 million square kilometres of airspace.
501 to 1000 staff
Civil Aviation Authority Of New Zealand
We are New Zealand's civil aviation regulator. Our focus is on safe and secure skies to help New Zealand fly. Want to work for us? Visit careers.aviation.govt.nz
1001 to 5000 staff
Queenstown Airport Zqn
Queenstown Airport is the gateway to the lower South Island of New Zealand. Located in Frankton, 10 minutes from the internationally renowned four-season resort of Queenstown, the airport services the surrounding region with daily domestic flights to/from the international gateways of Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington and regular trans-Tasman flights. It is a bustling commercial hub with about 700 people working at some 60-tenant businesses operating inside the terminal building and within the wider airport perimeter.
51 to 200 staff
Wellington Airport
Wellington Airport is a dynamic, vibrant and diverse place to work. We are the gateway to our region for millions of travellers every year, connecting people and goods across the country and the world. We’re proud to make a major contribution to Wellington's economy, society and wellbeing. In a typical year, Wellington depends on its airport for jobs,$2.2b in economic output, and 6 million passenger journeys. Guided by our Kaitiakitanga vision, we aim to manage our operations efficiently, to care for our environment and our people, to support the local economy and to give back to the community. We support and sponsor many community organisations and events including: • Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards • Life Flight Trust • New Zealand Festival of the Arts • World of Wearable Arts • New Zealand Fringe Festival • CubaDupa • Wellington On a Plate • Beervana • Surf Life Saving • Wellington Regional Surf Championships • Wild at Heart Spirit Awards We live by our values of Whānau Kotahi, Be Exceptional, Diversity & Inclusion, Customer Obsessed and Courage and Freedom, and we have been recognised as an Employer of Choice in 2022 by Human Resources Director NZ. Some of the great things about working here include: • Free parking • Discounts on food, drink and retail • A gym and F45 classes • A fun culture with regular staff events, including lunches and activities. We are proud to be a passionate, flexible and inclusive organisation. Come and join our team!
51 to 200 staff
Glenorchy Air
Glenorchy Air is a Scenic flight company based in Queenstown, New Zealand We provide awe-inspiring, intimate scenic flights from Queenstown to Milford Sound, Mt Cook and beyond, flown by knowledgeable and highly skilled local Pilots who strive to exceed your expectations and deliver you a once in a lifetime experience.
1 to 10 staff
Nelson Airport
Nelson Airport is New Zealand’s busiest regional airport. About passengers pass through our terminal every year. We serve four airlines including our national carrier Air New Zealand, Originair, Sounds Air and Golden Bay Air. Right in the centre of New Zealand, at the top of the South Island, Nelson Airport is the doorstep to the beautiful and thriving Nelson Tasman region and gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park. And we are much more than an airport. We work closely with local agencies and businesses to support tourism and the growth of the regional economy. We’re home to Air New Zealand’s Regional Maintenance hub which provides world class engineering services to airlines from throughout Australasia and the Pacific. Nelson Airport’s focus is on constant improvement in everything we do - our customer experience, airline relationships, business partners and employees. A huge part of that is our investment in redeveloping the airport to meet future growth. Completed is a multi-stage capital works programme that includes a new terminal - a visually stunning, sustainable building featuring locally-sourced timber and designed to reflect the beauty of the region.
11 to 50 staff
Nzaero
We Perform Where Others Can’t. Located at Hamilton International Airport in New Zealand's North Island, NZAero has 70 years' experience designing and manufacturing rugged and reliable aircraft. Having its origins in the Agricultural Aviation sector, NZAero is part of an industry that generates more than $150 billion in economic activity annually and creates 7.6M jobs. NZAero has manufactured close to seven hundred aircraft: CT-4 two-seat military, fully aerobatic aircraft trainer Fletcher FU-24 and Cresco agricultural aircraft 750XL XSTOL 750XL-II Super-Pac E-350 Expedition The company employs 60 staff and is vertically integrated from the aircraft design and certification, machining and forming of metal and composite components through to the assembly of the aircraft and its systems and test flights. CAANZ Approved Maintenance Organisation Certificate Design Organisation Certificate Manufacturing Organisation Certificate Supply Organisation Certificate NZAero has a worldwide reputation for producing hard-working, functional, versatile, cost-effective aircraft that operate in some of the world’s most hostile and challenging environments: Papua New Guinea Indonesia Nepal North Africa Alaska Northern Canada Bangladesh India For more information on the company, the aircrafts, service & support please visit Call 64-7-843-6144
51 to 200 staff
Texel Air Australasia
Launched in June of 2023, Texel Air Australasia is a brand-new cargo airline operating B737-800BCF aircraft between Australia and New Zealand, providing ACMI and Charter services to its clients utilizing a world-class fleet of newly converted aircraft.
11 to 50 staff
Advanced Flight Ltd
Advanced Flight is New Zealand's premier helicopter charter and management company. With experienced local pilots, planners and engineers we serve the most exclusive retreats, superyachts and golf courses. We also operate New Zealand’s most reputable & experienced helicopter training services. New Zealand is made to be seen from the air and our extensive fleet of high-performance helicopters provide the ultimate way to enjoy it. Our work also extends into human sling, external load, firefighting, aerial survey and photography, super yacht and Police operations. Talk to us about arranging an advanced flight to suit your plans. fly@advancedflight.co.nz
11 to 50 staff
Rishworth Aviation
Rishworth Aviation is an industry leading provider of staffing and consulting services to the aviation industry. Founded in 1985, for 40 years we have built enviable consulting expertise and reputation among crews and clients globally. We represent some of the largest and fastest growing airlines in the world, including Korean Air, Vietnam Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, RwandAir, EVA Air, and more. Some of these relationships have lasted over 20 years. Expertise counts. Our team is composed of experts in the fields of resourcing, aviation, HR, legal, compliance, and marketing. We’ve helped over 100 clients navigate complex issues around crew resourcing, tax and legal jurisdiction, setting up bases, and more. Our clients save time, money, and gain operational flexibility through their partnership with us. We have offices in Sweden, Singapore, and New Zealand, and local representatives across Asia and Africa. Our global reach and brand recognition means that wherever aviation crews are discussing their next career options, Rishworth Aviation and our clients are part of that conversation. Rishworth Aviation is majority owned by Empresaria Group plc, an international specialist resourcing company headquartered in the UK comprising over 15 brands. As a member of this group, Rishworth Aviation offers clients unrivalled access to a global network of expert resourcing consultants.
501 to 1000 staff
Airways International Ltd Ail
Airways International Ltd (AIL) is the commercial arm of Airways New Zealand – providing training, digital products, aeronautical information management, procedure design and aviation consultancy services globally to air navigation service providers (ANSPs), airlines and airports. We offer globally recognised ATC training programmes, advanced simulation and selection solutions, and interactive learning resources to help our customers achieve lower training costs and higher success rates. We also partner with airports, governments, aviation technology suppliers and other ANSPs to develop future-ready innovative procedures and air traffic management (ATM) solutions, through leading-edge thinking, nimble execution and strong collaboration.
51 to 200 staff
Ardmore Flying School
Ardmore Flying School operates a world-class professional aviation flight training facility catering to all levels of pilot training. Ardmore Flying School is New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) approved and holds the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (NZ CAA) Part 141 approval for flight training. This allows Ardmore Flying School to provide a Diploma in Aviation as well as licensing at all levels. Our Mission: To provide professional pilot training to the very highest standard of excellence for those who want to have an outstanding career in aviation. We aim to achieve the highest levels of safety standards and performance in all our activities whilst ensuring staff understanding, compliance and active involvement in the company SMS.
51 to 200 staff
Christchurch Helicopters
Christchurch Helicopters are located at Christchurch International Airport, operating from ‘The Heli Centre’ in the Harewood Aviation Park. Located on the east coast of the South Island, Christchurch is a city of contrasts. Residents enjoy easy access to a natural environment world-renowned for its beauty, as well as an exciting and regenerating urban ambiance. Where else in the world could you ski at a world class alpine resort, play golf, bungy jump, go rafting, mountain biking, hot-air ballooning, wind surfing, whale watching and visit world class wineries and gardens – all within 2 hours of an international airport. We have a wide range of stunning scenic flight options to take you throughout Canterbury and beyond. A ride in a helicopter is a fantastic gift and creates a never-to-be-forgotten experience. Our team of experienced friendly pilots will ensure that your flight is an enjoyable one.
11 to 50 staff
Eagle Flight Training - The Aviation School Of New Zealand
Expert instructors, comprehensive training, maximum safety – Eagle Flight Training provides everything you would expect from one of New Zealand’s leading flight schools. Our fully integrated training programmes are designed to mould students into strong, decisive, skilled pilots capable of operating at the highest levels in the commercial and corporate sector. Eagle Flight Training will provide you with not only a solid foundation in all the critical areas of aviation theory and flight skills, but also teach you how to work effectively in the constantly changing environment of the skies. You will learn aviation theory via a structured syllabus taught in classroom situations that will maximise your readiness for examinations. You will learn flight skills from an instructor who will get to know you, how you fly, and what your strengths and weaknesses are. Our instructors are continually evaluated and trained to maintain the highest standards. Eagle Flight Training maintains accreditation with the appropriate industry organisations and complies with all relevant rules and procedures. We are approved by the NZ Civil Aviation Authority and Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam and recognized by Vietnam Airlines, Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department and Airways Corporation NZ as training partners for their cadets.
11 to 50 staff
Garden City Helicopters
GCH Aviation is an umbrella brand representing our parent company Garden City Helicopters, based in Christchurch, New Zealand and a large number of associated aviation operations extending through New Zealand and into the South Pacific. These operations include Garden City Helicopters Christchurch, Garden City Helicopters Nelson and Garden City Helicopters Greymouth, Wellington Helicopters*, Pacific Island Air Fiji and Vanuatu Helicopters. The Group also represents emergency air rescue and air ambulance operations: Westpac Rescue Helicopter, NZCC Rescue Helicopter, Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service plus GCH Aviation Jet Centre and GCH UAV drone division. Together, GCH Aviation represents over three decades of exceptional aviation experience in helicopter and fixed-wing tourism, certified flight training, commercial, air rescue and ambulance operations.
51 to 200 staff
Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters is Queenstown’s leading scenic flight helicopter company built on a reputation of providing a high standard of professionalism and immaculate presentation. We fly guests from all over the world around the iconic landscapes of Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mt Aspiring National Park and Fiordland National Park. Alpine or snow landings are part of all our flights and glacier landings are included in all Milford Sound experiences. Our premier flights also include landing on a remote alpine peak to enjoy a delicious gourmet picnic and wine. We also are happy to cater to individual needs and work closely with guests in creating the perfect private charter, whether it is a 3-day scenic transfer from Queenstown to Auckland, a 1-hour wedding ceremony and photos on an alpine peak or transferring 80 conference delegates during their activity programme. We pride ourselves on offering a professional and honest service and making you as comfortable as possible in our pristine 6-seater Squirrel helicopters. Our highly experienced, well-known local pilots will share with you their extensive knowledge and history of the area while showing you the best of our amazing scenery.
1 to 10 staff
Hamilton Airport Nz
Hamilton Airport (HLZ): international gateway to the mighty Waikato; the central North Island and now Australia with our new Sydney and Gold Coast routes. From Sydney, of course, the world opens up - especially with Jetstar being part of the Qantas Group! Located in the heart of the Waikato, Hamilton Airport is a key hub for international and domestic travel and general aviation. We're focused on sustainable growth, community partnerships, and preparing for the future of travel. With a strong connection to our region, Hamilton Airport (HLZ) is more than an airport - it’s a gateway to opportunity. Hamilton Airport is served by 180+ weekly scheduled services to several national destinations by Air New Zealand and Sunair and of course, we are once again an international airport with daily trans-Tasman flights (4 x weekly flights to Sydney and 3 x weekly flights to the Gold Coast) with Jetstar. The airport is surrounded by a vibrant aviation community which includes pilot training organisations, helicopter operators, aircraft manufacturers and aviation maintenance businesses. There are also various commercial opportunities at and around the airport including Titanium Park – the 100 hectare mixed use industrial and commercial business, as well as airport property leases and advertising opportunities. Hamilton Airport is owned by five local councils including Hamilton City, Waikato District, Matamata-Piako District, Waipa District and Otorohanga District.
11 to 50 staff
Heletranz Helicopters, New Zealand
Heletranz is famous for pioneering Heli-Fishing and Heli-Dining in the Auckland region. Established over 28 years ago, we are the trusted experts in this field. We fly from our base at the Heletranz heliport in Albany, from Mechanics Bay Helipad in Auckland City, the Airport and many other venues and private properties throughout New Zealand. We specialize in creating luxury, tailored solutions both in and around Auckland and Waiheke and further afield where we create exciting, itineraries throughout New Zealand designed especially for you. With our fleet of single and twin-engine helicopters, including the luxury Agusta 109s Grand and Bell 427, we offer helicopter charter services and customised trips to some of the country’s most stunning remote locations—there is no better view of New Zealand than from the skies. Your comfort and safety are paramount to us. Our professional pilots have a wealth of experience and work closely with the attentive concierges and travel planners to ensure we exceed expectations. Our business is all about people and we are proud to deliver exceptional customer service and discretion so that your experience is extraordinary and seamless from start to finish. We specialise in creating unique, tailored excursions where anything’s possible. Whether you’re looking for a corporate event, an active adventure or a romantic escape—we have the ultimate solution. Owners John and Sofia Ambler are passionate about flying and offering the very best helicopter experience. It is our commitment to quality, with a personal touch, that brings people back again and again to Heletranz.
1 to 10 staff
