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Training and Checking Pilot-NSW

  • Writer: Jason Walburn
    Jason Walburn
  • Apr 20, 2019
  • 4 min read

Training & Checking Pilot - Rotary Wing - Aviation Support Branch, Bankstown - NSW Police Force

JOB AD:

Organisation/Entity: Specialist Operations

Job Category: Aviation | Pilot

Job Location: Sydney Region / Sydney - West

Job Reference Number: 00006YL5

Work Type: Full-Time

Number of Positions: 1

Total Remuneration Package:$120,688 Package includes salary ($109,368 - $109,368), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Contact:(02) 9796 9881 - Timothy Calman

Closing Date:28/04/2019 - 11:59 PM

JOB NOTES:

Essential requirements - candidates must:

  • obtain and maintain the requisite security clearance for this role

  • hold a current driver’s licence with no traffic offences recorded on their driving history within the last six (6) months.

  • Current Australian Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) for rotary wing aircraft with appropriate ratings and endorsements to act as pilot-in-command.

The following flying experience ( or as deemed appropriate by Commander ASB):

  • 2000 hours flight time in command

  • 500 hours on turbine-powered aircraft in command

  • 100 hours pilot-in-command rotary wing aircraft night experience

  • Multi-engine rotary wing aircraft experience

Possess the following rotary wing qualifications, ratings or endorsements (or as deemed appropriate by Commander ASB):

  • Night Visual Flight Rules (NVFR) ratings

  • Command Instrument Ratings (minimum three renewals)

  • Instructor rating

  • Low flying endorsement.

  • Demonstrated ability to maintain and ensure compliance with a comprehensive check and training system.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

  • an Australian Citizen

  • a permanent Australian resident or citizen of New Zealand

Applications from Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 12 months.

For your application to be considered, you must:

  • attach a cover letter;

  • attach an up-to-date CV/Resume; and

  • address each of the Target Questions in the text boxes provided in the online application or attach as a separate document. Please limit your response to no more than 1 page per question.

Please do not attach copies of Qualifications, Certificates or documentation (other than a Resume/CV) - you can bring these if called for interview.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Applications can only be submitted electronically online via the I Work for NSW website.

For information on applying for roles with the NSW Police Force click here:

To view or download the Role Description click here:

(See Job Ad Link Above)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: SUNDAY 28 April 2019 at 11.59pm

Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to provide direct support to the Head of Training and Checking (Rotary Wing) in the day-to-day management of currency and competence of pilot personnel by way of checking that all Rotary Wing Pilots are appropriately qualified for their roles, and that these qualifications are current always.This is done by assisting with training where necessary. Part of this is being conversant with all facets of Rotary Wing operations to accurately deliver training and subsequently assess Rotary Wings pilots.

Key accountabilities

  • Maintain and work within the structure of the ASB 'check & training' systems for pilots personnel as relevant to the ASB aerial activities.Support and maintain ASB standards for its aerial activities and monitor ASB aerial activities for compliance. with Work, Health and Safety and environmental requirements.

  • Ensure ASB training and qualifications for Rotary Wing pilots is provided and assessed based upon established course syllabus, standards required to be met, and procedures to be followed when minimum standards are not achieved and to assist the Head of Training & Checking (Rotary Wing) in progressing improvement opportunities within the ASB aerial activities.

  • Monitor the ASB Fatigue Risk Management System, identify any issues to the Head of Training & Checking, and support any process of resolution or improvement of same.

  • Report to the Head of Training & Checking (Rotary Wing) in a timely manner any matters that are specified as "reportable" under the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 S3 (1), the Police Act and NSW Police Force policy and procedures.

  • Form an integral part of decision making processes and advice to the Head of Training & checking (Rotary Wing) on allocation of equipment, aircraft and appropriately qualified personnel.

  • Ensure adequate communication of information and documentation necessary for ASB personnel to satisfactorily carry out their responsibilities. Advise Head of Training & Checking in a timely manner as to any pilot who does not meet required standards of relevant proficiency check.

  • Actively comply with and promote all NSWPF internal management policies as applicable to workplace employment - including maintaining confidentiality of protected information , technology or methodologies.

Key challenges

  • Ensuring the requirements of the NSW Police Force and the aviation regulators are addressed. This is not only an issue from compliance perspective, but also in terms of human resource management.

  • From an aviation perspective, it is vital to meet the ongoing legislative requirements for pilot personnel to be appropriately qualified, and current in those qualifications always. This requires the position holder to monitor the checking and training systems on an ongoing basis to ensure this occurs.

  • Support and adhere to changes in policy, procedures and legislation but to also provide advice to the Head of Training & Checking (Rotary Wing) in relation to issues that affect the ASB operations (Rotary Wing).

To view or download the Role Description click here:

(See Job Ad Above to find link)

Key Application Responses

When preparing your application:

  • Your application must stand on its own merits.

  • Responses to each question should be no more than 1 page per question.

  • If you do not demonstrate how you meet the Target Questions for this role, you will not proceed through to the Selection Process.

  • The completeness and relevance of your application will determine if you are called for an interview.

Target Question 1:

Give us an example of when you have planned and prioritised your work to meet competing deadlines in a timely manner.

Target Question 2:

Demonstrate how you manage competing priorities by providing an example of a time at work you had to manage multiple tasks at once and what the outcomes of this were.

 
 
 

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