Texel Air | B737 Pilot

Pilot Positions - Boeing 737NG

Texel Air is seeking qualified Pilots for full-time roles based in Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC), New Zealand. Operating well-maintained Boeing 737NG aircraft, this position involves dynamic cargo operations with a strong emphasis on schedule integrity, safety, and reliability. Successful candidates will also contribute to training support for new hires and simulator operations.

About the Role

• Operate Boeing 737NG aircraft in dynamic cargo environments.
• Ensure schedule integrity, safety, and reliability in all operations.
• Support new-hire pilots during initial line training.
• Assist trainers during simulator sessions and act as simulator support pilots when required.
• Contribute to a professional line flying environment.

Requirements

• Must hold a current New Zealand ATPL and Class One Medical Certificate, or be eligible for conversion via the TTMRA process.
• Must possess a B737NG Type Rating (excluding MAX) with recent experience within the last five years.
• Experience requirements vary by rank:
  • Captain: 6,000 hours total time, 3,000 hours Multi-Engine Pilot (MPA), and either 1,000 hours PIC on Texel Air types/variants or 2,000 hours PIC on aircraft above 50t MTOW.
  • Senior First Officer: 3,000 hours total time, 2,000 hours MPA, and either 1,000 hours on Texel Air types or 1,000 hours on aircraft above 50t MTOW.
  • First Officer: 2,000 hours total time, 1,000 hours MPA, and 1,000 hours on aircraft above 10t MTOW.
  • Junior First Officer: 1,000 hours total time and either 100 hours of air transport operations or 200 hours of flight instructional experience.
• Must have the legal right to live and work in Australia and New Zealand.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Technical competence, initiative, and a practical, hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• ATPL_ICAO licence.
• B737NG Type Rating (required).
• Current Class One Medical Certificate.

Benefits

• Join a supportive, goal-oriented organisation.
• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to contribute to safety, professionalism, and training support.
• Texel Air is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.