Mount Cook Airlines

NM· NZM· MOUNTCOOK· Christchurch· Flying since 1920· Asia-Pacific

Mount Cook Airline was a regional airline based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Formerly part of the Mount Cook Group and latterly a subsidiary of Air New Zealand, it operated scheduled services throughout the country under the Air New Zealand Link brand. In December 2019, the brand name was retired with all services operated under the Air New Zealand banner.

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Part of Air New Zealand

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Industry data on Mount Cook Airlines

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Figures dated Mar 9, 2004 – May 9, 2016Published in NZD, not converted

Recruitment

Positive outlook

Positive Hiring, 40 pilots needed this year for the ATR 72 fleet as of Feb 5, 2014 · 12 yrs old

Good as of Mar 9, 2004 · 22 yrs old

Published pay

Captain
NZ$79,642NZ$108,087
Bottom to top of scale · period not stated
as of Mar 9, 2004 · 22 yrs old
First Officer
NZ$45,512NZ$65,419
Bottom to top of scale · period not stated
as of Mar 9, 2004 · 22 yrs old

Duty pay and per diems

CaptainNZ$11,000tax free per yearas of Mar 9, 2004 · 22 yrs old
First OfficerNZ$11,000tax free per yearas of Mar 9, 2004 · 22 yrs old

Conditions

Discounted holidays: Yes as of Mar 9, 2004 · 22 yrs old
Annual leave: 44 days as of Mar 9, 2004 · 22 yrs old
Staff travel: Yes, Air New Zealand scheme as of Mar 9, 2004 · 22 yrs old

Entry requirements

Captain: No DE Captains. as of Mar 9, 2004 · 22 yrs old
First Officer: - NZCAA CPL - NZCAA MEIR - BGT - TT: 500h - ME: 200h - ATO: 100h as of Dec 13, 2011 · 14 yrs old

Selection process

Interview, Group exercise, Tech exam. as of Mar 9, 2004 · 22 yrs old

On order

ATR 72-600X18 as of May 9, 2016 · 10 yrs old