Head of Training and Checking - Rotary Wing-Queensland
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Take the next step in your aviation leadership career as Head of Training and Checking – Rotary Wing with the Aviation Capability Group. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the Training & Checking function, ensuring the safe, efficient and effective delivery of QGAir’s training program. You’ll uphold the highest standards of currency and proficiency, conduct training and testing, and support licence and rating issue or renewal in line with QGAir and CASA requirements. This full-time, 3-year contract can be based in Brisbane, Cairns or Townsville.
About us:
Queensland Government Air (QGAir) forms part of the Queensland Police Service (QPS), Aviation Capability Group (ACG) and provides government aviation services specialising in both rotary and fixed wing operations in support of the QPS and our partner agencies in regular and emergency response operations across Queensland. Our commitment to safety, efficiency and innovation has established us as a leader in government aviation services.
The Role:
Take the next step in your aviation leadership career as the Rotary Wing Head of Training and Checking with the Aviation Capability Group. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the Training & Checking function, ensuring the safe, efficient and effective delivery of QGAir's training program. You will uphold the highest standards of currency and proficiency, conduct training and testing and support licence and rating issue or renewal in line with QGAir and CASA requirements.
This is a full-time 3-year contract position. Whilst the position is currently based in Townsville, we are also accepting applications from individuals interested in being based in Brisbane or Cairns. The final location - Brisbane, Cairns or Townsville will be determined through negotiation with the successful candidate.
What We Offer:
• Competitive salary package.
• 12.75% superannuation.
• Salary Sacrifice up to $17,000 reportable fringe benefit amount.
• The chance to be part of a dedicated and compassionate team that makes a difference every day.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment that values teamwork and excellence.
• Work/life balance.
• Career growth and development opportunities.• Relocation assistance available.
What We're Looking For:
Mandatory requirements:
• Hold a current Australian Air Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL)
• Flight Examiner Rating (FER)
• Flight Instructor Rating (FIR) - Multi Engine or previous Military Equivalent
• Low Level Rating
• Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Rating
• Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating - 5 Renewals
• Minimum 2500 hours total time
• Minimum 1500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) Helicopter
• Minimum 500 hours Night PIC Helicopter
• Minimum 1500 hours Multi-Engine PIC Helicopter
• Minimum 1200 hours Turbine Helicopter
• Minimum 100 hours NVIS Operations
• Hold or be eligible to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Valid Class 1 Aviation Medical• Demonstrated and extensive knowledge of CASA regulations
Special Conditions
Prior to appointment, the successful applicant will be required to complete an initial psychological assessment to determine their suitability to perform the inherent occupational requirements of the role.
In compliance with CASA Drug and Alcohol Management Plan requirements, the preferred applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment testing and participate in the QGAir Drug and Alcohol Management Program.
Following appointment to the role, ongoing employment will be subject to the successful candidate securing and maintaining formal approval from CASA to hold the position of HOTAC for the organisations AOC.
The preferred applicant will be required to undertake temporary touring duties at any base operated by the Aviation Capability Group.
The successful applicant must comply with the organisations Drug and Alcohol Management Plan. Act as Alternate Head of Flying Operations (HOFO) for temporary periods in their absence.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/682372/26
Closing Date: Friday, 27th March 2026
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