William Kitchin
Hastings,New Zealand
Summary
I am very passionate about flying helicopters, hunting, fishing, and immersing myself in nature's rugged beauty. Growing up on a farm instilled in me a strong work ethic, resilience, and a love for hands-on experiences. Whether in the air or on the land, I embrace challenges and live for the thrill of exploration. I am a hard-working and reliable individual who is always willing to go the extra mile. I enjoy collaborating with colleagues and clients, and I am easy to get along with. I take my responsibilities seriously and ensure that my work is completed within set timeframes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ground Crew
Heli Ag
Hastings, New Zealand
05.2022 - Current
- Loading chemicals into helicopter
- Refueling machines
- Loading fertilizer with loader
- Cleaning and polishing helicopters to a high standard
- X1 AS350 B2 X1 AS350 super D
- Loading and unloading passengers
- Passenger briefings
Operator
Ontrak Earthworx
Hastings, New Zealand
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Operating 13T digger, 5T digger, skid steer bobcat with various attachments, front end loaders, rollers and a class 2 truck to transport small machines
- Dig out for house foundations
- Grading roads for subdivisions with grader attachment on bobcat
- General earthworks
- Machinery maintenance on wet days
Crew Member
Faith in Fiordland
Te Anau, New Zealand
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Crew for 3 cruises a day with 30 guided walks on old historic boat
- Restoration- when not cruising I help restore the boat to make it look like it did in 1935
Sea kayak Guide
Go orange kayaks
Fiordland, New Zealand
12.2014 - 11.2016
- Sea kayak Guiding in Milford and doubtful sounds
- Milford Must Do- Kayaking Day trips in Milford sound offering a commentary to passengers in the van from Te Anau to Milford and scenic stops on the way back
- 5 hours kayaking
- Hostel- Overnight charter trips with G adventures cooking and entertain guests in deep cove hostel and sea kayaking on day 2
- Paddle and walk- paddle from deep water basin to the end of the Milford track and take customers on a guided walk up to giant's gate and back 10 km return trip
Boat Host
Go Orange
Milford Sound, New Zealand
03.2016 - 04.2016
- Boat host on the Milford Haven cruising 3 times a day making coffee, basic cooking (BLT and fish and chips), and customer interaction
Education
CPL -
Shoreline Helicopters
Hawkes Bay, NZ04.2024
Certificate - Outdoor Education
Aoraki
Timaru12.2014
Skills
175 hours TT
66 hours PIC
135 hours Night
125 hours Sling
53 hours Cabri G2
92 hours Hughs 269c
25 hours AS350
3 hours Robinson 44
References
- John Chittick, Heli Ag, 02722499039
- Matt Wilson, Hawkes Bay Rescue Heli, 021781914
Certification
- CPL (H)
- Class 1 medical
- New Zealand full driver's License with W,T,R,DG and Class 4L
- Robinson Safety awareness course (RSAT)
- St johns level 1 first aid
Timeline
Ground Crew
Heli Ag
05.2022 - Current
Operator
Ontrak Earthworx
08.2020 - 01.2022
Crew Member
Faith in Fiordland
11.2016 - 04.2017
Boat Host
Go Orange
03.2016 - 04.2016
Sea kayak Guide
Go orange kayaks
12.2014 - 11.2016
CPL -
Shoreline Helicopters
Certificate - Outdoor Education
Aoraki