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Helicopter Pilot-Cairns


Public Safety Business Agency

Flight Operations Rotary, Flight Operations, Queensland Government Air, Cairns

As a temp Helicopter Pilot you will fly single pilot, instrument flight rules (IFR), multi-engine helicopters on aeromedical, search and rescue, counter disaster operations and other government support task as directed by the Chief Pilot, Base Manager or Delegate.

Job Details

Job type: Contract

Occupational group: Aviation-Crew/Engineer

Classification: Not applicable

Workplace Location: Cairns region

Job ad reference: QLD/260953/17

Closing date0: 8-Dec-2017

Yearly salary: $123488 - $134714

Fortnightly salary: $4733.30 - $5163.60

Job duration: Nine months with possible extension

Contact person: Phillip Frost

Contact details: 0457 852 092

• Fly single pilot, instrument flight rules (IFR), multi-engine helicopters on aeromedical, search and rescue, counter disaster operations and other government support task as directed by the Chief Pilot, Base Manager or Delegate.

• Carry out all duties and training in accordance with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations and the QGAir Operations Manual.

• Maintain a high standard of crew coordination and cooperation in a multi crew environment.

• Ensure the Base Manager is promptly advised on all matters affecting the safety, serviceability or effectiveness of aircraft or the operation.

• Assist in ensuring that all flight and task documentation is accurately completed and that all crews are adequately briefed and de-briefed and any deficiencies promptly addressed.

• Undertake and support operational duties during emergencies and disasters as necessary.

Mandatory skills/requirements:

• Possession of Air Transport Pilots Licence (Helicopter).

• 2500 hours minimum experience as a helicopter pilot. May be reduced to not below 2000 hours providing applicant has extensive civilian or military EMS/SAR/AME/QRF experience.

• 1500 hours pilot in command on helicopters.

• 200 hours multi engine turbine command on helicopters.

• 100 hours night experience in helicopters.

• 150 hours instrument time with a minimum of 50 hours helicopter instrument flight time.

• Current class 1 medical.

• Current or previous multi engine helicopter Command Instrument Rating or Military equivalent with a minimum of three (3) renewals.

• In compliance with CASA Drug and Alcohol Management Plan requirements the preferred applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment testing.

Highly desirable skills/requirements:

• Civil or Military NVG/NVIS Helicopter endorsement/rating.

• Endorsement/Type Rating on AW139 helicopters.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

For Application package click on the link below

https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-260953-17?utm_campaign=joraau&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=joraau

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