Helicopter Pilot and Station Hand-Western Australia
- Jason Walburn
- Jan 25, 2023
- 3 min read

Helicopter Pilot & Station Hand | LIVERINGA STATION, WA
We have an opening for a full-time Helicopter Pilot/Station Hand to join our operations at Liveringa Station in WA. Ideally the incumbent will start early February 2023. This role offers a great opportunity to join an exciting, industry leading Agribusiness, with scope for advancement after training and experience.
About Hancock Agriculture
Hancock Agriculture, combining Hancock Pastoral, Wagyu Operations & S. Kidman & Co. Pty Ltd, has a long history in agriculture with more than 20 properties across Australia, spanning around six million hectares. With a herd of over 230,000, we are proudly one of the country’s largest producers of Wagyu and commercial cattle. As a combined business, we offer our people the unique opportunity to be part of a vertically integrated farming operation, which means we own every step of the process, from breeding, backgrounding, and grain feeding, through to sales of finished product, to ensure the highest standards of animal husbandry, traceability and quality assurance are performed. Hancock Agriculture provides you a career in an exceptional organisation that is entering an exciting period of change, continued innovation and growth. Be a part of our journey in an organisation you can be proud of and where we value the safety and welfare of our people, animals and environment.
About the Property
Liveringa Station spans over 267,000 hectares located in the picturesque West Kimberley Region on the banks of the mighty Fitzroy River. The property is an extensive beef cattle breeding operation running 25,000 head cattle alongside a hugely successful irrigated farming operation. Liveringa mustering involves helicopters, horses and motorbikes based on low stress stock handling techniques. Located only two hours from the tourist town of Broome, Liveringa is well situated to access all that the Kimberley has to offer. Our team regularly attends training courses such as horsemanship and livestock handling in order to upskill employees. Throughout the year we attend local horse and social events in the area. Liveringa prides itself on teamwork and community, where all team members are valued and respected, and play an integral part in the successful and smooth running of the station.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager WA and Chief Pilot you will provide aerial mustering services to company stations in the Kimberley and Pilbara Region. You will be based at Liveringa Station. This is not a fly in, fly out (FIFO) roster. This will be a varied role in which you will have the opportunity to utilise multiple skillsets, firstly in aerial operations and then, when this is not required, working as a general Station Hand.
Key Responsibilities:
Aerial cattle mustering and general aerial work (checking of livestock and facilities);
Ferrying helicopters for scheduled maintenance
Ferrying company staff between properties (when required).
Skills and Experience:
A CASA Commercial Pilot Licence Helicopter – CPL (H);
Aircraft class rating for Single-Engine Helicopter (SEH);
R22 endorsement, with a low-level rating and aerial mustering endorsement;
R44 endorsement (desirable);
Minimum 800 hours of aerial mustering experience (desirable);
Current Class 1 medical certificate;
Current Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC);
Experience in the movement, handling and processing of cattle;
Fencing, stock water and general maintenance skills;
Competent operation of various station plant, machinery and equipment and basic maintenance;
A strong work ethic and commitment to working safely;
Good understanding of animal welfare practices;
A genuine passion for cattle and station life.
What we offer you
Air-conditioned, single room accommodation
Quality home-cooked meals
Friendly, supportive team and community environment.
How to apply
apply online via Hancock Agriculture website; or
email careers@hancockagriculture.com.au quoting HAW-LIV-Heli&SHand.
Please include your current resume.
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