Flight Instructor – Orange NSW
Helicopter Flight Instructor – Full Time
Company: ORANGE HELICOPTERS
Location: Orange, NSW
Position: Full time
Salary: $55,000 – $75,000 per annum
About us
Orange Helicopters pride ourselves in being a local, family run business that specialises in tourism, agriculture, emergency services, flight training and more! With the recent opening of our new flight training school, Orange Helicopters is looking for an experienced Flight Instructor to join our rapidly growing team. This is a full-time position based in Orange, NSW with an immediate start date.
About the Role
Orange Helicopters offer a range of courses and certifications to fit individuals’ aviation aspirations. We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic pilot to join our team as a Helicopter Flight Instructor and charter pilot. As part of Orange Helicopters you will play a key role in providing flight training to students conducting their private, commercial licenses and other endorsements. This includes conducting flight training with students, board briefs and facilitating occasional theory courses if required. This role has the opportunity to move into utility and agricultural aerial work for the right candidate.
This role will predominantly work from Monday to Friday, with the possibility of weekend work based on student demand and personal availability.
Is this job for you?
Opportunity to obtain further aircraft ratings, enabling you to enhance your capability and explore new horizons within the aviation industry.
Plus superannuation
Regionally based in Central West NSW
Work with a diverse and passionate team who are down to earth and have a strong emphasis on safety.
Our collaborative and supportive environment where we value your expertise and encourage you to be innovative.
About you
we are looking for someone with:
CASA Commercial Pilot License – Helicopter
Instructor Rating
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated experience in providing flight training to students
Ability to engage students in a practical and classroom setting
Deep knowledge of flight training concepts and principles including a strong understanding of helicopter theory
Confident and patient with a commitment to providing a supportive learning environment
A strong aviation background
Genuine passion and enthusiasm for teaching and flying
Advantageous
Mustering Endorsement
Night Rating
Sling Rating
Turbine rating
Low-Level
Experience in the development and implementation of teaching and assessment plans.
Application process
To submit your application please submit a resume and cover letter to dean@orangehelicopters.com.au
Successful applicants will undergo the following:
Interview (covering personal background, company knowledge and theory skills).
Complete a CPL Helicopter Practice Exam (good background knowledge in all areas essential).
Deliver a CPL Helicopter brief followed by a short flight demonstration.
Join our team and embark on a transformative journey with Orange Helicopters Flight Training coaching.
This is an exciting and fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the next generation of skilled helicopter pilots whilst expanding your career as a flight instructor.