Helicopter Pilots Required-Queensland
- Jason Walburn
- Sep 20, 2022
- 2 min read

HELICOPTER PILOTS
Auriga Aviation (previously Aviator Group) is seeking experienced and suitably qualified Helicopter Pilots to join our flight operations team in Gladstone and Mackay, Queensland.
ABOUT AURIGA AVIATION
Auriga Aviation has established itself as an industry leader in the provision of specialist Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer (HMPT) services in Australia. Auriga Aviation operates a modern fleet of Airbus H135, Airbus AS350, and Leonardo A109 helicopters in the provision of services to the maritime industry.
Auriga Aviation undertakes charter and utility services to a diverse customer base, and operates from multiple bases at Gladstone, Hay Point, Mackay, Newcastle, and Port Hedland. Planned growth includes additional bases, and scope of operations incorporating multi-crew operations through our First Officer (FO) Training Pathways Program and further expansion of NVIS operations.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Depending on experience and employment location, the successful applicant will be required to operate, individually or a mixture of company Airbus H135, A109 and AS350 aircraft. While company operations vary from base to base, they are conducted by Day and Night under both the VFR and IFR in the maritime environment, and as such, Pilots with a proven history in these flight regimes are highly desirable. Positions available include Residential and FIFO roles. East Coast positions are residential only but operate on an equi-time roster. Applicants will be required to participate in the company Check and Training system and attend training with external training providers, where so required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE PRE-REQUISITES
To be considered for the role, you must possess the following qualifications and experience.
Experienced Pilot Requirements:
CASA CPL/ATPL (H)
2000 hours helicopter
1000 hours command (PIC) helicopter
500 hours turbine helicopter
100 PIC hours multi-engine helicopters (MEH)
100 hours under IFR
25 hours command night
Desirable Pilot Experience Attributes:
EC135/A109 type rating with >50 hours on type
NVIS rating with >50 hours NVIS experience
Marine Pilot Transfer (MPT) experience
Hoisting experience
Entry Level Pilot Requirements:
CASA CPL(H)
1000 hours helicopter
500 hours pilot in command helicopter
100 hours turbine helicopter
Low Level Rating / Sling Endorsement
Desirable Entry Level Pilot Attributes:
AS350 experience
Offshore operational experience
NVFR Rating
Instrument Rating
An applicant must be an Australian Resident and can hold and maintain ASIC/MSIC. What Auriga Aviation offers You
Take your career to the next level with multiple opportunities for motivated individuals. Auriga Aviation offers a supportive and engaging environment where you can develop your aviation career, with various opportunities regularly emerging for different locations and career progression.
Auriga Aviation advocates an environment that promotes professional training and development for motivated individuals who want to advance their career.
Auriga Aviation offers above award remuneration and employment conditions that provide a work life balance.
Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by 5 pm AEST, 5th October 2022. Go to SEEK, click ‘apply’ and submit your covering letter and resume (including qualifications) addressing the above selection criteria.
Only those applications addressing the selection criteria will be considered.
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