Instructor and Senior Helicopter Pilot-Western Australia

Australian Helicopter Academy is a specialised helicopter flight training facility located in Kununurra, Western Australia. Affiliated with HeliSpirit, Australian Helicopter Academy focuses on Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) training and also provides training for Low-level Ratings, Design Feature Endorsements, Sling Endorsements and Instructor Training Endorsements. Training is conducted alongside the day to day operations of HeliSpirit, with students gaining a first-hand insight into one of Australia’s most successful and exciting helicopter businesses now in its 36th year of operation.

Australian Helicopter Academy is looking for an experienced helicopter pilot with a Grade 1 Instructor Rating to join our growing operation. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with a strong focus on safety and providing a high level of customer service. The right candidate will have the ability to work in a team environment and be able to work unsupervised. The role will also include flying charter and aerial work with HeliSpirit.  Essential Qualifications / Experience Required 

You must have the right to live and work full time in Australia to apply for this position, along with the following experience and qualifications:

• Australian CPL(H)

• Current Class 1 Australian Medical

• Current Instructor Rating with Grade 1 Training Endorsement or Grade 2 Training Endorsement close to meeting the Grade 1 minimum aeronautical experience.

• Low-level Rating Training Endorsement

• Design Feature Training Endorsement

• 2,000 hours total

• 100 hours minimum R44

• Low Level Rating

• Dangerous Goods Awareness Certificate

• HUET

• CRM

• Current First Aid Certificate 

• Drivers Licence  

The following skills are also desirable:

• Bush experience including confined area landings and low-level operations

• 500 hours turbine

• 100 hours B206

• Sling load experience

• Sling Training Endorsement

If you would like to join our team please email your application, including a résumé and covering letter, to careers@helispirit.com.au