Helicopter Pilot

Queensland Police Service (Organisation site )
Aviation Capability Group; Operations Support Command; Regional Services; Archerfield

The Aviation Capability Group is experiencing significant growth and to due to this growth, we are seeking experienced Helicopter Pilots based in Archerfield, Cairns and Townsville. The successful applicant will maintain a highly coordinated and cooperative multi‐crew environment flying single pilot, instrument flight rules (IFR) multi‐engine helicopters on aeromedical operations. The successful applicant may also support search and rescue operations, counter disaster operations and other police and government‐related tasks. Full‐time positions available at each of our Rotary Wing bases in Archerfield, Cairns and Townsville.

Job details

Position status Contract

Position type Full-time

Occupational group Aviation

Classification Var.

Workplace Location

The Aviation Capability Group is experiencing significant growth and to due to this growth, we are seeking experienced Helicopter Pilots based in Archerfield, Cairns and Townsville. The successful applicant will maintain a highly coordinated and cooperative multi-crew environment flying single pilot, instrument flight rules (IFR) multi-engine helicopters on aeromedical operations. The successful applicant may also support search and rescue operations, counter disaster operations and other police and government-related tasks.

Full-time positions available at each of our Rotary Wing bases in Archerfield, Cairns and Townsville.

Key Accountabilities

Your Key Accountabilities will include:

• Fly single pilot, instrument flight rules (IFR) multi-engine helicopters on aeromedical operations including primary and secondary responses, carriage of infectious patients and medical organs or specimens. You may also support search and rescue operations, counter disaster operations and other police and government-related tasks.
• Carry out all duties and training in accordance with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations and the QGAir Operations Manual.
• Maintain a high standard of crew coordination and cooperation in a multi crew environment.
• Ensure the Base Manager is promptly advised on all matters affecting the safety, serviceability or effectiveness of aircraft or the operation.
• Assist in ensuring that all flight and task documentation is accurately completed and that all crews are adequately briefed and de-briefed and any deficiencies promptly addressed.
• Undertake and support operational duties during emergencies and disasters as necessary.

Mandatory requirements:

Licences & Ratings:

• Completion of Air Transport Pilots Licence Subjects (Helicopter)
• Hold a current Australian Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL - Helicopter)
• Low Level Rating
• Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating - 3 Renewals

Certification & Documentation:

• Hold or be eligible to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Current Class 1 Aviation Medical

Highly desirable:

Licences & Ratings:

• Hold a current Australian Air Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL)
• Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Rating

• Minimum 100 hours NVIS Operations

Type Ratings:

Certification & Documentation:

• Hold a current Australian Passport

Special Conditions:

• Prior to appointment, the successful applicant will be required to complete an initial psychological assessment to determine their suitability to perform the inherent occupational requirements of the role.
• In compliance with CASA Drug and Alcohol Management Plan requirements, the preferred applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment testing and participate in the QGAir Drug and Alcohol Management Program.
• The preferred applicant will be required to undertake temporary touring duties at any base operated by the Aviation Capability Group.
• The successful applicant must comply with the organisations Drug and Alcohol Management Plan.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/532828/23

Closing Date: Ongoing applicant pool

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