07/02/2025
We are looking for a casual helicopter ground crew to help out when staff are on leave and on those busy days.
Helicopter ground crew
Heliworx Waikato Ltd is a commercial and agricultural helicopter company located at the base of Mt Pirongia in the Waikato.
We support farmers and forestry companies applying agrichemicals and fertiliser. Other areas of work are scenic flights, private charters, frost protection and lifting.
We are after a CASUAL helicopter ground support person to fill in when our full-time employee is having time off, and on the days we are busy on multiple jobs and or big days.
Job Description
A typical day would mean you would be required to be on site (usually a rural property) before daybreak with the ground equipment set up waiting for the pilot to arrive. (Yes that means waking up really early, like 4am!) Prior to the pilot arriving in the helicopter, you would brief the client on helicopter safety. The pilot will tell you when and what to put in the helicopter spray tanks or fertiliser hopper depending on the job. You could be working all day, or you might only work part of the day. This job revolves around the weather and some days you won’t work at all due to weather. Starting well before daybreak is very normal here!!
This is NOT a 8-5 Monday to Friday job!!
We work weekends too!!
We want someone who wants to work and preferably enjoys aviation (you have to enjoy what you do).
On job training will be provided
This job might suit someone more established, possibly semi or fully retired who wants some random days work.
If this sounds like you then don’t be shy and get in touch!!
Things you will be required to do.
• Arrive on time every time.
• Conduct safety briefings with clients (training provided)
• Drive 4x4 vehicles off road (basic off road skills)
• Tow and back fuel trailers and other trailers
• Mix and load agrichemicals and fertiliser into helicopter tanks or hopper (PPE provided)
• Refuel helicopter.
• Clean vehicles, ground equipment, hangar
• Help maintain ground equipment.
• Have a good sense of your surroundings.
• Have an eye for safety!
• Liaise with clients while pilot is flying.
• Communicate well with the pilot.
Must have attributes.
• Punctual
• Honest
• Reliable
• Have the willingness to learn.
• Basic math skills
• Some off road 4x4 driving experience.
• Able to tow and back a trailer.
• Physically fit (lifting 20kg containers will be required)
• Full and clean driver’s licence
• Practical thinker and a good sense of humour (You have to have a few laughs)
A Bonus to have but not essential.
• Dangerous good certificate or willing to obtain it.
• Approved handlers’ certificate
• Farm etiquette (basic farm knowledge like closing gates and being mindful of animals)
Phone or email:
Allan Bodman
0274-912443
[email protected]