💼 Full-Time Position

Flight Examiner Standards, Fixed Wing

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New Zealand Government
📍 wellington, wellington, New-Zealand
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Location
wellington, New-Zealand
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Posted
July 01, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Licensing and Standards, the Flight Examiner role is a pivotal position within the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). It works alongside four other Flight Examiners in the Licensing and Standards Unit and involves conducting examinations of industry-based Flight Examiners to ensure compliance with the Civil Aviation Act and maintaining flight standards through flight tests and assessments delegated by the Director CAA.

Additional responsibilities include researching, advising and directing policy on the maintenance, update and development of flight standards, with a focus on flight training, licensing and ratings under Part 61. Travel for testing and assessment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct examinations and flight tests of Flight Examiners.
  • Perform assessments required under delegation from the Director CAA.
  • Research, advise and direct policy on flight standards, training, licensin...