Helicopter Pilot - Summer Contract-NSW
- Jason Walburn
- 22 hours ago
- 2 min read
Our Business Fleet Helicopters has provided proven, quality helicopter and fixed wing services since 1984.
With a broad range of operations Australia wide, Fleet Helicopters has in-depth knowledge and experience across all sectors, specialising in firefighting & flood emergency response, survey, powerline and gas utility support, feral animal control and drone operations.
With an extensive and effective company Risk Management, Work Health and Safety Management System, as well as in-house staff training and development, Fleet Helicopters has become an industry leader in the services we provide.
Boasting a wide range of high quality, fit for purpose aircraft, highly qualified long-term staff, extensive infrastructure and wholly owned subsidiary companies covering aviation fuel support and aircraft maintenance, Fleet Helicopters can truly ‘Exceed Expectations of Quality and Safety’.
About the Role:
Fleet Helicopters is currently seeking expressions of interest for a contract Utility/Fire base pilot to join the team at its Armidale 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 Fleet 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 Fleet Helicopters
To find out more about Fleet Helicopters visit our website www.fleethelicopters.com.au , 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 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 (02) 6772 2348
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