Senior Aircrew Officer, Queensland Police Service

Senior Aircrew Officer, Queensland Police Service Queensland Police Service – Townsville QLD Join QGAir’s dedicated rotary wing team and play a role in delivering life‑saving missions across QLD. In this position, you will provide leadership to Aircrew and Rescue Crew Officers, managing day‑to‑day operations including rostering, leave, and ensuring accurate records of flight time, duty hours, and crew availability. You’ll also support the Chief Aircrew Officer by overseeing crew training, currency, and recency requirements. Alongside your leadership duties, you will undertake rostered Aircrew tasks, contribute to high standards of safety and compliance, and ensure our aircraft are always presented to the highest operational standard. About us Queensland Government Air forms part of the Queensland Police Service (QPS), Aviation Capability Group (ACG) and provides government aviation services specialising in both rotary and fixed wing operations in support of the QPS and our partner agencies in regular and emergency response operations across Queensland. Our commitment to safety, efficiency and innovation has established us as a leader in government aviation services. The Role Join QGAir’s dedicated rotary wing team and play a vital role in delivering life‑saving missions across Queensland. In this position, you will provide leadership to Aircrew and Rescue Crew Officers, managing day‑to‑day operations including rostering, leave, and ensuring accurate records of flight time, duty hours, and crew availability. You’ll also support the Chief Aircrew Officer by overseeing crew training, currency, and recency requirements. Alongside your leadership duties, you will undertake rostered Aircrew tasks, contribute to high standards of safety and compliance, and ensure our aircraft are always presented to the highest operational standard. What We Offer 12.75% superannuation. Salary Sacrifice up to $17,000 reportable fringe benefit amount. The chance to be part of a dedicated and compassionate team that makes a difference every day. A supportive and dynamic work environment that values teamwork and excellence. Work/life balance. Career growth and development opportunities. Relocation assistance available. What we’re looking for Mandatory requirements: Possession of C Class Drivers Licence. Qualified Helicopter Aircrew Officer with at least 1500 hours logged Aircrew Officer rotary wing hours. Previously held a Bronze Medallion Surf Life Saving qualification or Certificate II in Public Safety/Aquatic Rescue. Current Senior First Aid Advanced Resuscitation/CPR Certificate Winch and Rappel Competency Certificate. CASA Aviation Class 2 Medical Certificate Certificate IV Aviation – Aircrew Officer CASA approval as a Rotary Wing Night Vision Goggle Aircrew Member Instructor within six months of appointment. CASA approval as an Aircrew Training Officer within six months of appointment.Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment within six months of appointment. Highly desirable: 250 hours rotary wing aeronautical experience as an instructor or Training and Checking. Previous Rotary Wing Instructor Experience AW 139/B142 or other. Rotary Wing Night Vision Goggle Aircrew Member Instructor experience. Instructor Sling Operations. Helicopter Aircrew Breathing Device (HABD) Training. FLIR Instructor experience. Understanding of computer-based recency/currency programs – Air Maestro / AIMS / PEX. Previous experience in management positions. Applicants must pass the Aircrew Officer Physical Fitness test comprising of one of the following options: Completion of the Rockport Fitness Walk Test (1.6km walk) with the minimum standard being a ‘Good' assessment on the Rockport calculator ( or Completion of a 2.4km run with the minimum standard being a 'Good' assessment on the ExRx.net Distance Run calculator ( Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/ /25 Closing Date: Friday, 21st November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr