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Chief Pilot Rotary Wing-Western Australia

  • Writer: Jason Walburn
    Jason Walburn
  • Aug 5, 2022
  • 2 min read

As an employer of choice, the Western Australia Police Force (WA Police Force) has a number of benefits to offer that can enrich your employment experience.

In addition to your agreed salary and employer superannuation contributions, the WA Police Force offers stability, growth and learning opportunities, work-life balance opportunities, flexible leave options, salary packaging and a fit for life program.

The Role

As a Chief Pilot (Rotary Wing) with the Western Australia Police Force (WA Police Force) you will gain a range of training and experiences that are not available with other employers. You will have the opportunity to support the Tactical Response Group (TRG), assist police patrols and winch in night operations using Night Vision Goggles; Be involved in tactical flying operations with the TRG including assaults and live fire missions; Assist the Water Police and perform Search and Rescue roles on both land and sea throughout the State; Conduct day and night patrols to assist police on the ground, detect traffic offenders and locate stolen cars; Conduct drug detection and eradication operations; Be involved in air surveillance operations and K9 transport and deployment.

The successful applicant will be critical in the successful entry into service of 2 new Airbus H145 D3 helicopters currently under procurement and expected to be delivered in 2023, and may be required to travel to Germany to undergo type training upon appointment.

This shift work position operates on a rotational roster basis and includes night, day, afternoon, weekend and public holiday shifts. The payment of shift penalties will apply.

Position Objective

As a senior leader of Police Air Wing (PAW), the position ensures the safe operation of the rotary wing aircraft, and holds the “Key Personnel” position of Chief Pilot (Rotary Wing) in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) legislative requirements. The Chief Pilot works closely with the Aviation Manager and Officer in Charge (OIC) as a member of the executive team to ensure a cohesive and team oriented approach to the operations of the PAW.

To access information about this position please click on the APPLY button which will redirect you to the full Jobs WA advertisement.

For further job related information please contact Aviation Manager John Raphael on telephone number (08) 6595 9777.

Closing date: Monday, 22 August 2022 at 4:00 pm WST. Please note: Faxed, late or pro-forma applications will not be accepted.


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