Helicopter Pilot Required (MPT)-Queensland

The Aviator Group is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified Helicopter Pilot to join our flight operations team.

ABOUT AVIATOR GROUP

The Aviator Group has established itself as a leading provider of specialist Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer (HMPT) services in Australia. We also undertake Search and Rescue (SAR), executive charter and utility services to a diverse customer base. Aviator operates from bases at Gladstone, Hay Point, Mackay, Melbourne and Port Hedland with additional bases planned soon.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

This role will require the successful applicant to tour to all operating base locations throughout Australia for roster relief and initial training. The successful applicant will ideally live within a one-hour drive from Brisbane or a current Aviator Group operating base.

The successful applicant will be required to operate company EC135 aircraft which includes the Airbus H135 fitted with advanced Helionix avionics system. Company operations are conducted by Day and Night under both the VFR and IFR in the maritime environment, and as such, the successful applicant must have a proven history in these flight regimes. The successful applicant will be required to participate in the company check and training system and attend training with external training providers.

Most company flights are in support of the Maritime Pilot Transfer, and therefore the successful applicant will be required to operate over water for extended periods of time. Experience in this offshore environment is highly desirable and current proficiency in this setting will be assessed prior to employment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE PRE-REQUISITES

To be considered for the role, you will need to possess the following qualifications and experience.

Experience Requirements:

• CPL/ATPL(H)

• 2500 hours helicopter

• 1500 hours command helicopter

• 100 PIC hours Multi Engine helicopters

• 50 hours night

• Current IPC – SP (MECIR) helicopter with minimum of three renewals

• Offshore experience

Desirable Experience Attributes:

• EC135/A109 type rating

• Marine Pilot Transfer (MPT) experience

• Vessel underway deck landings

The candidate must be an Australian Resident and can hold and maintain ASIC/MSIC.

This is a touring position that allows flexible working arrangements and a great working environment, offered together with an attractive remuneration package. Suitable candidates must live within 60 minutes’ drive of Brisbane or an Aviator Group operating base.

Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by 5 pm AEST, 14th October 2019 to the Chief Pilot: pemslie@aviatorgroup.com.au