Rotary Wing Fleet Manager-NSW

• Competitive remuneration + salary packaging

• Permanent, full-time position

• Sydney or Darwin location

About CareFlight

We respond above and beyond! For over 35 years, CareFlight has been saving lives, speeding recovery and serving the community. We’re service-oriented, dedicated first and foremost to our patients, responsive and respectful of the needs of all stakeholders. We work in unity, as One CareFlight, integrating diverse teams across geographies to achieve our shared mission. We lead the way in delivering clinical and operational excellence whilst remaining agile, flexible and open to ideas, quick to serve, embrace change and adapt to new situations.

We operate with integrity, to the highest ethical standards and fairness to all. We’re profit for purpose. Funds earned and raised go back towards delivery of our service, so we can continue to respond above and beyond to the needs of our patients, communities and customers.

The role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Leader to join our dedicated team of Aviators reporting directly to the Head of Flying Operations.

You will provide oversight and leadership in setting and maintaining required standards for our Rotary Fleet and will ensure that all standard operating procedures, manuals and technical guidance material meet the most current accepted practice for the Rotary Wing type, ensuring regulatory compliance and cross fleet alignment where possible.

The Rotary Wing Fleet Manager will be responsible for a range of safety, regulatory compliance, day to day operations, policy and procedure design and development, departmental documentation, leadership of flight crew and content development through various forums.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following essential attributes:

• Detailed in-depth understanding and knowledge of safety principles, aircraft operating systems and processes, Australian Aviation legislation, regulations and compliance requirements including Civil Aviation Regulations (1988), the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (1998) and the Civil Aviation Orders, departmental operation policies, procedures and processes and the Pilots’ EBA and how it affects the Rotary Wing Operation.

• A strong understanding of the impact rule changes will have on the Flight Operation and an ability to conceptually analyse aircraft fleet changes, changes associated with new operations and translate this to detailed action plans for the fleet operations.

• Ability to analyse, interpret and report on changes to aircraft requirements and its impact on Fleet Operations and an ability to critically assess safety and other legislation to provide an analysis of potential impact to fleet operations.

• Ability to understand technical publications and communicate technical data in a way that will be understood by the pilot group.

• Proven ability to analyse data in many forms and provide accurate and reliable advice to the HOFO/Chief Pilot including recommendations based on the analysis.

Essential Technical Skills

• Previous experience in a senior operational aviation management position.

• Demonstrated experience with operational, business and budget planning processes to support organisational objectives.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple demands, in a high volume, rapidly changing environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

• Extensive experience in an aeromedical or firefighting role.

• CASA issued ATPL (H).

• Current Class 1 Medical.

• 2000 Hours helicopter command.

• 500 hours multi-engine helicopter command.

• AW139 and/ or BK117 and/ or B412 Type Rating.

• Instrument Rating multi-engine helicopter.

• NVIS Rating.

Essential Non-Technical Skills

• The ability to implement company policy and procedures.

• Ability to influence and negotiate with others building positive relationships.

• Demonstrated expertise in time management and organisational skills.

• Self-discipled, able to work independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

How to apply

If you want to work with the most advanced integrated aeromedical service and one of the most reputable charitable organisations in Australia and value unity, excellence, integrity and service, then we want you on our team.

Please ensure you attach a current resume and covering letter that addresses the role’s essential criteria.

Applications for this opportunity will remain open until Friday, 24 December 2021.

CareFlight values diversity in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 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.

All CareFlight employees are required to have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful with your application. For more information please visit the Public Health (COVID 19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers) Order 2021

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