Flight Examiner-Sydney

• Competitive remuneration + salary packaging

• Permanent Full Time Position

• Bankstown, Sydney

• On-site parking

CareFlight is an Australian not-for-profit aeromedical organisation proudly voted as 2019’s most reputable charity. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community.

We operate from locations in NSW, northern WA and the Top End of the NT. Our specially trained doctors, nurses and paramedics use helicopters, aeroplanes, medi-jets and road ambulances to bring a hospital level of care to over 5,000 patients each year. We also deploy medical professionals to remote oil, gas & mining sites, both onshore and offshore.

The role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Flight Examiner to join our dedicated team of Aviators.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and conducting training and checking activities (simulator and line) for Rotary Wing Aircraft (BK117/EC145)

• Conducting helicopter, aero-medical and search and rescue missions.

• Undertaking of non flying duties

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have the following:-

• Prior experience in a Training & Checking position and providing simulator instruction.

• Demonstrated experience working in small specialist teams together with competency with CRM, Risk Management and Safety Management Systems

• Prior experience and willingness to take on non-flying related secondary duties; and

• Competence and confidence in using IPad Flight Planning applications, Word and Excel.

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• A BK117/EC145 Type rating and experience; BK117/EC145 Flight Examiner and Flight Instructor Ratings

• Type Rating Instructor (TRI) endorsement for BK117/EC145

• NVIS training endorsement

• Instrument Rating training endorsement

Flight Examiner Rating with:

Type Rating Examiner (TRE) endorsement for BK117/EC145

• NVIS Rating Flight Tests

• Instrument Rating Flight Tests

2,500 flying hours rotary wing;

2,000 flying hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) rotary wing;

1,500 flying hours PIC turbine engines;

500 flying hours PIC on twin engine rotary wing;

50 flying hours IFR;

50 flying hours PIC night flying on helicopters; and

CASA certifications or evidence from CASA of recognition of the following aircraft and operational ratings and endorsements:

• Instrument; MEH, IAP 2D, IAP 3D (all aids including RNAV (GNSS)

• Night Vision Imaging System; G1

• Low Level H; Winch

SAR/EMS/Fire Operations and/or VRLL with fire operations experience.

A demonstrated understanding of Part 61 MOS systems and Part 141/412 Operations.

How to apply:

If you would like to be part of our team, you can apply using the link below. Please ensure you attach a current resume and covering letter that addresses the role’s essential criteria. Applications for this opportunity will close on Friday 31 January 2020.

For additional information, please contact Lesley Sheard, Senior HR Business Partner - lesley.sheard@careflight.org

CareFlight values diversity in the workplace.　

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

All employees must comply with CareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing.

APPLY via Careflight Website:

https://careflight.org/careers/

Record and Working With Children Checks also apply.