EOI: Helicopter Pilots – Fire and Flood Relief Operations Captain-NSW

Expressions of Interest Helicopter Pilots – Fire and Flood Relief Operations Captain

• Competitive remuneration + salary packaging

• Bankstown or other Sydney base as required

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 are looking for expressions of interest from experienced captains keen to explore potential opportunities in our fire and flood relief operations. As a Pilot in Command, your key responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• The operation and safety of the aircraft and persons onboard during fire and flood relief operations;

• Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with the company Operations Manual, Aircraft Flight Manual and all legislative requirements;

• Maintaining a high standard of procedural and regulatory knowledge;

• Demonstrate a high standard of professionalism at all times;

• Working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team;

• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders;

• Ensure the use of all supplied personal protective equipment;

• Conscientiously carrying out secondary duties; and

• Actively participating in ground training programs.

Individual Essential and Desirable Criteria for this Position: Essential (Technical)

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

• Hold a current CASA Class 1 Medical

• 2000 hours PIC helicopter

• 300 hours PIC multi-engine helicopter

• 100 hours BK117 experience

• Night VFR Rating

• Low Level Rating (H) with Sling Endorsement

• Aerial Application Rating with Fire (H) Endorsement

• Bucketing experience

• 50 hours minimum airborne fire operations experience

• Current HUET certificate

• Current Dangerous Goods Awareness Certificate

Essential (Non-Technical)

• The right to live and work in Australia

• Willingness to deploy at short notice for extended periods

• Demonstrated experience working in small specialist teams

• Demonstrated understanding of and competency with CRM, Risk

• Management and Safety Management Systems

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to take on non-flying related secondary duties

• Demonstrated systems competencies with Word, Excel, and iPad flight planning applications

Desirable

• Fire Awareness Training

• Fly in the Wire Environment Training

• AS350 experience with 100 hours on type

• Winch experience

• Night Vision Imaging System Rating

• Reside within 60 minutes’ drive from Bankstown Airport

How to apply If you would like to be part of our team, you can apply using this link - https://careflight.org/careers/. 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 1 May 2020. For further information, please contact lesley.sheard@careflight.org CareFlight values diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. All employees must comply with CareFlights' Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing.

Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks also apply. CareFlight: 'The next life we save could be yours.