Head of Operations-Queensland

About the Role

The LifeFlight Training Academy is looking for an experienced training manager and suitably qualified aviation professional to join our flight operations team in the role of Head of Operations (HOO). The Head of Operations is based at LifeFlight Training Academy at Brisbane Airport and is responsible for the delivery of training and checking requirements, covered by LifeFlight Australia’s CASR 142 Certificate and the Operations Manual. The HOO is a valued member of our Leadership Team and will be involved in company lead initiatives and change improvement plans. To be considered for this role you will be a highly proficient Pilot who holds Helicopter Instructor and Examiner qualifications, with the ability to obtain a CASA Head of Operations. About You

With exceptional communication skills, outstanding professionalism, and a quest to achieve and maintain the highest level of competency with aero medical operations, you will be excited to join a growing organisation that is dedicated to saving lives and serving the community.

Essential skills in this role include:

• A CASA flight instructor rating with suitable training endorsements to instruct under the LifeFlight CASR 141/142 Flight Training Approval Certificate

• Demonstrated performance in the Check & Training Pilot role

• Current CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate

• A current CASA Flight Examiner Rating

• A CASA ATPL (H) helicopter pilot license

• 500 hours flight time on either the B412 or AW139

• Evidence of having satisfactorily conducted or managed air operations conducted under an AOC for at least 6 months

• Have sufficient safety and regulatory knowledge to enable the conduct of activities safely and in accordance with the Part 141/142 exposition and civil aviation legislation

• Ability to pass a CASA flight and oral assessment for the position of Head of Operations. (This appointment is subject to obtaining CASA approval as the HOO)

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to facilitate training and encourage your team in skills development

• Able to work effectively and productively while managing competing priorities

It would also be beneficial to hold:

• Endorsement/Type Rating on AW139, Bell 412, BK117 and AS350 helicopters

• A Helicopter Grade 1 training endorsement under CASR Part 61

In compliance with CASA Drug and Alcohol Management Plan requirements our preferred applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment testing and to participate in the LifeFlight Drug and Alcohol Management Program. About LifeFlight

LifeFlight is a world leader in aeromedical care and Australia's most diversified service with both a fixed and rotary wing fleet. We help seriously ill and injured patients around Australia and the world to quickly get the medical care they need. From rapid response, to inter-facility transfers our team of more than 400 staff members, including aviation crew, support staff, and over 100 doctors are a lifeline to vulnerable individuals. Best known for RACQ LifeFlight community rescue helicopters and LifeFlight Retrieval Medicine, the group also operates a world class training division. Applications will be reviewed as submitted and we will be conducting interviews throughout the process. Your resume and cover letter will need to be uploaded as one document. All successful applicants will be requested to provide evidence of vaccination against Covid-19 (as per the Queensland Health Directives and current legislative requirements).

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