Helicopter Pilot-Touring (Darwin or Sydney)
Competitive remuneration + Maximum salary packaging
Permanent full-time Touring position
Sydney or Darwin Base
CareFlight is an Australian “for purpose” aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australia’s most trusted Brands. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose.
Proudly a 2023 HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice, we operate across Australia, with major base locations in NSW, and the NT. Our specially trained doctors, nurses and aircrew use helicopters, turbo prop aircraft, aeromedical jets and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500 patients each year. We also deploy medical professionals and aircraft in support of defence, government and commercial contracts, and energy and resource sector sites.
The role:
We currently have an opportunity for a Touring Helicopter Pilot to be based in our Sydney or Darwin Operations. Reporting to the Rotary Wing Fleet Manager, the key objective for this role will be to conduct all flight operations to the highest industry standards of safety and professionalism, this will include:
Actively participating in the processes used by CareFlight to organise and manage effective flight operations.
Maintain open lines of communication with supervisors and other crew members.
Conscientiously take on and complete secondary duties (non-flying) assigned or identified.
To be successful in this role you will meet the following requirements:
Essential Technical Skills
The following PIC minimums are set for operations by both day and night, and must be logged in the pilot’s personal flying logbook:
2500 hours total time.
2000 hours PIC helicopter.
1500 hours turbine.
500 hours multi-engine.
50 hours IFR including SPIFR.
50 hours night unaided.
50 hours NVIS.
50 hours Helicopter Emergency Medical Service/Search and Rescue operations.
250 hours on BK117-B2 and/or EC145.
100 hours PIC/ICUS in the last 12 months.
Essential Non-Technical Skills
Demonstrated experience working in small specialist teams.
Demonstrated understanding of and competency with CRM, Risk Management and Safety Management Systems.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to take on non-flying related secondary duties; and
Demonstrated competencies with computing systems such as Word, Excel, and iPad Flight Planning application.
Desirable
Current HUET certificate.
Current dangerous goods certificate.
How to apply
If you would like to be part of our team, you can apply using the link below. Please ensure you attach a current resume and covering letter that addresses the role’s essential criteria.
Applications for this opportunity will close on 11th December 2023.
For additional information, please contact recruitment@careflight.org
CareFlight values diversity in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
All employees must comply with CareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing.
Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks also apply.
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