Anthony Smith
Pleasant Point,Timaru
Summary
Commercial Helicopter Pilot known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in navigation, safety compliance, and emergency response management. Excel in communication, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure. Committed to maintaining professionalism and excellence in every flight operation.
I spent 3 year loading and mixing chemical on the ground before moving into a full time flying position I have completed 2 full Ag seasons here in New Zealand and currently just starting my third
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CAA & FAA Commercial Helicopter Pilot/ag Pilot
Helicopters south Canterbury
Pleasant Point, Canterbury
06.2019 - Current
- Performed pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft safety and compliance with Civil Aviation Administration regulations.
- Conducted aerial surveys of various terrain for mapping, photographing, and other activities.
- Provided transportation services to passengers and cargo in a safe and efficient manner.
- Conducted aerial application of chemical from helicopter on crops, forestry, hill country
- Conducted aerial application of fertilizer from underslung bucket
- Conducted long line work
- Conducted drop offs of hunters in the mountains of New Zealand
- I currently have 1180 hours total time
- 615hrs Ag and this will be increasing as I’m still flying full time
- Spraying hrs 435
- Bucket hrs (sling work) 180
- Type rated on Robinson r44,bell 206, airbus AS350, Gimbal G2
- 551 hrs Robinson r44
- 471 hrs bell 206
- 152 hrs Gimbal G2
- 6 hrs As350
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Red 1 fabrication (helispread)
Dunedin, Dunedin
11.2015 - 05.2019
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine the type of sheet metal needed for each job.
- Fabricate sheet metal pieces by cutting, punching, bending, rolling, and forming with hand tools or machines.
- Install insulation in ducts and other equipment as required.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Stainless and alloy fabrication
Mosgiel, Dunedin
02.2009 - 05.2015
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine the type of sheet metal needed for each job.
- Fabricate sheet metal pieces by cutting, punching, bending, rolling, and forming with hand tools or machines.
- Install insulation in ducts and other equipment as required.
Education
Pre Trade in Sheet Metal Engineering - Metal Fabricator
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin04-2009
High School Diploma -
Kings High School
South Dunedin 11-2008
Skills
- Multi-tasking abilities
- Block planing
- Load Calculations
- Flight plans
- Welding fabrication
- Good people skills
- Good time management
- Good understanding of weather conditions
Referees
- Richard Geary owner of helicopters south Canterbury +64274331918
email- richard@helisc.co.nz
- Simon lawn owner of Ahaura helicopters +64272884385
email- simon@ahaurahelicopters.co.nz
Timeline
CAA & FAA Commercial Helicopter Pilot/ag Pilot
Helicopters south Canterbury
06.2019 - Current
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Red 1 fabrication (helispread)
11.2015 - 05.2019
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Stainless and alloy fabrication
02.2009 - 05.2015
Pre Trade in Sheet Metal Engineering - Metal Fabricator
Otago Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Kings High School
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