Alternate Head of Training and Checking - Australia
Alternate Head of Training and Checking
West Perth
Flight Operations
Permanent Full Time
The company
PHI is a global leader in helicopter services. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, PHI takes on some of the most challenging assignments in aviation to deliver high quality helicopter support for energy customers and search and rescue authorities.
We are one of the safest helicopter operators anywhere in the world, as every flight we take is guided by our core values of Safe, Efficient, Quality, Service.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Alternate Head of Training and Checking to join our dynamic growing team to lead, inspire, and ensure excellence across our operations.
If you are an experienced professional and passionate about developing high-performing teams, then we want to hear from you. You will be responsible for driving compliance with CASA regulations, company, and contractual requirements.
Reporting to the Head of Flight Operations you will play a pivotal role in the success of the continuous improvement and ensuring best practice.
Responsibilities of the role include:
Act as HOTC/HOO in absence or alternately undertake a specific regulatory responsibility of the HOTC/HOO when so delegated.
Direct liaison with CASA on training related matters for the Australia AOC. Maintenance, renewal and significant change requests to part 141/142 approvals. All correspondence to be logged for clarity and confirmation.
Production and maintenance of the Flight Operations Manual – Volume 4.
Production, maintenance and input into all Flight Operations documentation both training and operational as is appropriate.
Establishing operating procedures and techniques for all aircraft operated within Australia and to review all procedures periodically to ensure compliance with all relevant documentation.
Promotion and maintenance of safety standards, competency and training of all flight crew, inclusive of periodic check of currencies to ensure standards are being maintained.
Production and publication of a comprehensive training plan on a rolling 12-month basis.
Training and mentoring of Training and Checking personnel.
Liaison with other Checking/Training personnel for the standardisation of all Company procedures.
Act as a conduit for Instructors and Line Pilots to feed back any operational advantage or operational changes that need to be made in order that PHI operates compliantly, efficiently and safely within Australia.
Carry out check flight and training duties as required and maintenance of own currency and competency in aircraft operations.
Supervision of flight crews and operations personnel, including the processing and actioning of flight crew performance reports.
Supervision of Cadet, Co-Pilot and junior Captain professional development and development of peer-to-peer mentorship.
Maintain and develop professional standards, qualifications, training programs and policy.
Other associated Flight Ops tasks or responsibilities as directed by the HOFO or HOTC as required.
To be considered for this role, you will need:
License: CASA ATPL (H) with Instrument Rating
Extensive experience with flight training and checking
CASA Part 61 Licensing, Instructional qualification and minimum of Flight Examiner Rating.
Type Rated on one of: S92, H175, AW189
3000 hours total helicopter time including 1500 hours multi-engine (helicopter)
1500 hours command (helicopter)
1200 hours multi-crew (helicopter)
Extensive knowledge of CASA regulatory environment
Previous aviation management experience
Perth based or prepared to relocate
About you:
Works cooperatively with other to produce innovative solutions
Embraces change and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technology and processes
Interacts with employees to set and communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable
Expresses ideas respectfully and shares information in a clear and concise manner using the appropriate mode of communication
Recognizes when compromise is necessary and is effective in getting others to be flexible in their views.
Obtains and manages appropriate and necessary resources to accomplish objectives in a timely and efficient manner
By joining our team, you will work in a rewarding and professional environment, with a diverse team of people sharing ideas and experiences.
We offer an employee benefits package and access to a comprehensive wellbeing platform.
If this position sounds right for you, please register through our PHI Career Centre and follow the steps to complete an application.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact: hradmin@phi-int.com
PHI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.
Applications close Saturday 5 April 2025. PHI reserves the right to commence shortlisting and remove the job advertisement prior to this date.
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