Kiwis fly home

Media Release
18 May 2012

Kiwis fly home as part of CTC’s flight instructor recruitment drive

Hamilton, New Zealand

In less than one month since the announcement of its recruitment drive to hire 25 flight instructors, CTC Aviation Training (NZ) Limited has received over 130 applications from around the world.

The flight training organisation has hired fourteen instructors so far to join its team based in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Eleven relocated from within New Zealand, while five of the new instructors relocated from Australia. These five included three expat Kiwis who were eager about the opportunity to move back home.

“Our recruitment drive has enabled us to offer Kiwis living overseas the chance to relocate back home and still work in the aviation industry, an opportunity many were excited about

“We are still actively recruiting more instructors, who will start in the second half of this year. On a weekly basis we continue to get applications from expats who are hoping to return to New Zealand,” says Ian Calvert, CEO of CTC Aviation Training (NZ) Limited.

CTC announced in April that in addition to a national recruitment campaign, the company would also consider international recruitment of experienced instructors,.

“The shortage of experienced flight instructors is becoming more problematic as the airlines continue to recruit them from the instructing ranks of Flight Schools and Aero Clubs. Our recent recruitment drive has brought those remaining to our attention and we’ve snapped them up quickly.

“We’re continuing to also look overseas – particularly Australia – for additional instructors in order to fulfil our needs above and beyond what the New Zealand pool of available instructors can provide,” explains Mr Calvert.

In addition to hiring new instructors, CTC has always had a policy of helping existing staff upgrade their flight instructor qualifications. As part of its regular staff development programme, 14 CTC instructors will advance their instructor qualifications through the in-house training programme over the next four months.

CTC has developed what it believes to be a first in the aviation industry: an innovative bonus scheme to attract and retain top-notch flight instructors and encourage them into long-term service with the airline pilot training provider.

Instructors sticking with CTC for three years get a choice of several paid aviation training options with paid leave, or a $5000 post-tax lump sum payment.

Instructors remaining loyal to CTC for five years get the choice of either undergoing paid type rating training, $15,000 cash toward their first home in the Waikato, a $10,000 post-tax lump sum payment, or an overseas experience (OE) package.

Over a six month period, CTC expects to add around 25 flight instructors to its existing team of 43. Growing the instructor team will allow the flight training organisation to accommodate its growth in trainee numbers, which is expected to reach 220 per year in 2013.

Those interested in learning more about career opportunities with CTC can make contact by emailing jobs@ctcaviation.com or by phoning +64 7 843 3304.

www.ctcwings.com

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