"...is that you don't own the aircraft, the company you work for is only employing you for that purpose which makes you an independent contractor."
Not necessarily a contractor. Indeed, the original question by NeverEndless relevant to this thread appears to suggest either a permanent full time or part time employee. I do not believe he would qualify as a Contractor, especially as:- "the worker can choose how, where and when their work is done, subject to reasonable direction by you."
- "the worker provides all or most of the equipment, tools and other assets required to complete the work, and you do not give them an allowance or reimbursement for the expenses incurred."
- "The work involves the use of a substantial item that your worker is wholly responsible for."
- "the worker bears the commercial risk for any costs arising out of injury or defect in their work."
https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-an...nd-contractors
He should
never undertake his proposed flying work as a contractor,
only as a permanent part time or full time employee.