Head of Flying Operations-Western Australia
HeliSpirit is one of Australia’s leading tourism and charter helicopter companies with its head office located in Kununurra and a number of satellite bases throughout the Kimberley, Pilbara, and Goldfields in WA, and also in the Northern Territory. The business has been operating for 40 years providing a broad range of helicopter services including aerial work, passenger transport, contract and tourism services with our extensive fleet of 25 aircraft including AS350, B206, B206(L), R66, R44 and R22 types.
About the Role
HeliSpirit is seeking a Head of Flying Operations (Chief Pilot) to lead our pilot team of up to 35 pilots. We require an enthusiastic, self-motivated and standards driven candidate with a strong focus on safety and aviation excellence. This is a senior management role and the successful candidate will be a team player with a drive to lead a fully compliant and industry best practice flight operations department.
Kununurra is a great place to live for both individuals and families with two good schools to choose from and a great community feel. If you enjoy water sports, team sports, fishing, camping, and other social events all located in a pristine environment, then you should consider this exciting opportunity to join our progressive and expanding helicopter operation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for safe and compliant management of the flying operations
Monitor and maintain the operator’s compliance with various legislation, including civil aviation legislation, the air transport AOC and the aerial work certificate
Monitoring proper allocation and deployment of aircraft and personnel
Maintaining and reviewing of Safety Management System (SMS) as well as ensuring pilot adherence
Oversight of flight crew rosters, allocating qualified and approved flight crew to tasks as well as maintaining a system to record flight and duty times to ensure compliance with limitations
Maintaining a record of licences and rating held by each flight crew member
Checking of company pilot operational documents, records and logbooks
Ensuring all pilots comply with loading procedures specified for the Company aircraft and proper compilation of loading documents including passenger and cargo manifests
Monitoring flight crew operational standards, maintaining training records and supervising the training and checking of the Company flight crew
Conducting flight crew emergency procedures training and proficiency tests for Company flight crew in execution of emergency procedures
The production and amendment of the Company’s Operations Manual and any variation thereof and to liaise with CASA regarding the manual
Responsible for flight operations management of all Company bases
Manage the recurrent training and checking activities of the company
Some line pilot duties from time to time as required operationally
To Be Successful in this Role
You must be a highly motivated and experienced professional with a strong understanding of current and proposed aviation legislation, and a proven history of leadership in a similar role.
A commitment to achieve continual improvement in the flight operations of HeliSpirit
A desire to share your knowledge and skills with the pilot group for the benefit of HeliSpirit and the industry as a whole
A strong commitment to Aviation Safety
A current CASA CPL(H)
Comprehensive knowledge of CASA aviation legislation, including recent and upcoming changes in legislation
Proactive approach to maintaining adherence to aviation legislation and legislative changes
Proven leadership and team management skills
Minimum 3000 hours total helicopter experience
Minimum 1000 hours turbine helicopter experience
R44, B206, AS350 endorsements
Helicopter low level rating
Bush experience including confined area landings and low-level operations
Desirable Qualifications / Experience
Aerial application rating with Firefighting experience
Longline experience
Instructor Rating
What we offer you
HeliSpirit aims to provide all our employees with a positive and rewarding work environment. We offer employees extraordinary opportunities to learn and grow with the Company.
In addition, we offer:
Attractive salary
Personal development opportunities to grow in a diverse, inclusive company
Industry leading training
A great team environment
Salary Sacrifice / salary packaging benefits (including remote area housing benefits)
You must have the right to live and work full time in Australia to be considered for this position.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your relevant qualifications and experience and a copy of your licence.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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