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Rotary Wing Pilot-Western Australia


We are currently seeking a Rotary Wing Pilot to operate our EC145 helicopters (single pilot) on a full-time basis, based at Jandakot, where you and the clinical team will be tasked with the retrieval of patients. You will be agile in your approach, with the ability to work weekdays, nights, weekends and public holidays. The rotary service gives the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) greater flexibility and capability to respond quickly to each patients inter-hospital transfer needs within a 250km radius of Jandakot.

About the role

  • Operational duties associated with the preparation for and conduct of a flight, including normal refuelling, completion of statutory and RFDS documentation associated with a flight, assisting in the loading and unloading of patients and handling of luggage and/or cargo

  • Flight planning and administration including preparation and maintenance of standard flight plans and data input, and preparation and maintenance of a landing site register where necessary

  • Ensuring replenishment of aircraft medical oxygen

  • Participation in activities relating to occupational health and safety and Safety and Quality Management System

  • Performing post-flight cleaning of aircraft interior and exterior

  • Hangaring aircraft where required for aircraft security

About you

As a Pilot on our EC145 fleet, you will be dedicated to the job and focussed on the task at hand. With a keen eye for detail and a passion to be part of a Company that helps others, you will possess a minimum of:

  • Commercial Pilot Licence (H)

  • 2000 hours Total Rotary Time

  • 1000 hours turbine time

  • 100 hours night flying

  • Multi Engine Instrument Rating

  • Night Vision Imaging System Rating

  • BK117/EC145 rating

  • Prior aeromedical experience

  • Current Australian driver’s licence

Benefits

  • Permanent, full-time role working Monday to Friday

  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum for everyday expenses and up to $2,650 per annum on meals and entertainment expenses

  • Novated Lease options

  • Workplace culture of teamwork and collaboration

About Us

The mission of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) is to provide excellence in aeromedical and primary health care across Western Australia. Every member of the RFDS WO team contributes to that mission and living our values of showing respect, demonstrating fairness, utilising diversity and being safe. Every year, the RFDS WO provides urgent retrieval for about 10,000 patients in regional WA. A further 10,000 appointments are provided in primary healthcare clinics in remote communities, including GP, nurse, dental and mental health care. RFDS crews are committed to providing the finest care to the furthest corners of the State, using the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology to make a difference to people living and working across WA – the largest and most remote health jurisdiction in the world.

The RFDS in WA operates five bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra. Our 24/7 operations centre at Jandakot Airport coordinates complex logistics for patient retrievals and clinics across the State. We work in partnership with government, business and the community, and are proud to work on Country with Aboriginal medical services and many local service providers.

Submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button.

RFDSWO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply. Please note applicants require the right to work in Australia.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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