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Helicopter Pilot - Summer Contract-NSW

  • Writer: Jason Walburn
    Jason Walburn
  • 9 hours ago
  • 2 min read


Our Business

Commercial Helicopters has provided proven, quality helicopter services since 1990.


With a broad range of services Australia wide Commercial Helicopters has in-depth knowledge and experience in all the sectors we provide. Specialising in Firefighting, Aerial Agricultural, Mine Support, Exploration, Survey, Power Line Utility Support, Mustering and Feral Animal Control.


Accredited with Gold ranking in the Basic Aviation Risk Standards (BARS) and holding ISO 14001 - Environmental Management certification. This, coupled with an approved company risk management system and in house staff training has enabled Commercial Helicopters to be an industry leader in the services we provide.


With an extensive range of modern aircraft, highly qualified long-term staff, extensive infrastructure and wholly owned subsidiary companies covering aviation fuel support and helicopter maintenance Commercial Helicopters can truly ‘Exceed Expectations of Quality and Safety’.


About the Role:


Commercial Helicopters is currently seeking expressions of interest for a contract Utility/Fire base pilot to join the team at its Mudgee NSW base for the upcoming 2025/26 summer season. Contract period will be from Mid-August 2025 through to 1st March 2026 with possible extension as mutually agreed.


You will be a team orientated and motivated individual with proven experience working autonomously in a similar role. You will be part of a diverse and highly experienced team providing aviation support to Commercial Helicopters government and private operations.


Flexible and willing to travel you will experience a diverse range of operations whilst being an integral part of the Commercial Helicopters team.


The successful applicant will have the opportunity to provide ongoing contracted support outside of the summer season and for the right candidate obtain a permanent pilot position within the company.


Your role will require the following minimum requirements; 


·        1500hrs PIC

·        500hrs turbine 

·        100hrs on Bell 206/L

·        100hrs on AS350

·        100hrs fire experience 

·        100 Long line experience 

·        Low level endorsement 

·        HUET


Preferred requirements or willing to obtain (company provided upskilling available for the right candidate):


·        Bell 212 experience

·        Aerial culling 

·        HR drivers licence 


Benefits 


·        Summer contract position with potential of a full time role for the right candidate 

·        Upskilling and a vast array of opportunities for career advancement  

·        Become a team member of a professional, long standing local company with impeccable retention and staff morale

·        Be supported by a highly experienced and approachable senior management team that work collectively, not individually


More about Commercial Helicopters 


To find out more about Commercial Helicopters visit our website www.commercialhelicopters.com or view us on facebook and linkedin 


If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that has proven it places and values its people first before anything else then hit the APPLY NOW button and join our team.


For further information or a confidential discussion about the role please contact our friendly team on 1300 206 212


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