Mustering Helicopter Pilots, THE KIMBERLEY WA
Muster your way across the Kimberley for an expansive cattle company
Love what you do? Do it in the West!
Must have 800 - 1,000 prior mustering hours + endorsements.
Utilise your multiple skillsets by flying & working cattle.
Vacancies now exist for full time mustering pilots to commence work with our client to join their cattle company operations in the heart of the Kimberley region. The successful applicants will report to the General Manager and Chief Pilot and will be tasked with providing aerial mustering support to a group of stations as needed.
Additionally, there will be opportunities where skills beyond aerial operations will be necessary, including various Station Hand duties on the ground.
Key Responsibilities:
Aerial Mustering
Aerial cattle mustering and general aerial work (checking of livestock and facilities).
Compliance with the company’s Aerial Operations Manual and compliance with all laws and regulations in relation to the flying of aircraft.
Prior to the flight, ensure that the aircraft’s controls are operating efficiently and calculate the required fuel for the flight. Check the weather conditions and keep passengers informed of any changes.
Carrying out pre-flight checks on the navigation and operating systems.
Ensure the aircraft is suitably equipped to carry out the required duties on any given day, including: ELT (survival beacon), first aid kit, emergency rations, water, tie down pegs and ropes.
Reacting quickly & appropriately to environmental changes and emergencies.
Maintenance
Ferrying helicopters for scheduled maintenance.
Ferrying company staff between properties when required.
Keep accurate records of all maintenance conducted.
Ensuring all safety systems are working properly at all times.
Ensuring aircraft fuel levels are appropriate for each phase of flight.
Adhering to all relevant legal paperwork requirements before and after flying.
Station Hand
Carry out cattle husbandry duties – handle, draft, muster, treat and truck cattle in accordance with internal procedures.
Carry out duties in a planned way – following work schedules, organising materials and equipment prior to commencing work.
Operate machinery as required.
Carry out fencing duties.
Health & Safety
Contribute to a positive safety culture.
Comply with all requirements of work health and safety legislation and station health and safety policies, procedures and work instructions.
People
Maintain a high level of communication & liaison with customers, management and other team members.
Supervision of Junior Pilots if, and when applicable.
Contribution to a valued team environment.
Essential Criteria:
A CASA Commercial Pilot Licence Helicopter – CPL (H).
Aircraft class rating for Single-Engine Helicopter (SEH).
R22 endorsement, with a low-level rating and aerial mustering endorsement.
800 – 1000 hours of aerial mustering experience.
Current Class 1 medical certificate.
A genuine passion for the agricultural and aviation industries.
To always hold a professional attitude toward cattle handling.
Deliver low stress stock handling.
A high level of stockmanship while maintaining a high level of communication and liaison with our customers, management and other team members.
A strong work ethic and commitment to working safely
Candidates possessing over 800 mustering hours will be considered very favourably. In addition, an R44 endorsement and advanced first aid certificate are desirable but not essential.
Candidates should be prepared to present with an up-to-date resume and contactable aerial related work experience references. Working holiday visa holders are not being considered for this role.
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