HELICOPTER PILOT - CASUAL
Seven Television is the leading free to air capital city television network in Australia and is part of Seven West Media.
Seven West Media is the leading, listed national multi-platform media business based in Australia comprising Seven Television; Pacific Magazines, the country's second largest magazine group by readership; Yahoo!7 one of the nation's most successful internet platforms, as well as Western Australia's leading newspaper, The West Australian and associated WA regional newspapers and radio stations.
A vacancy currently exists for casual pilot workin Sydney and Melbourne.
The minimum helicopter aeronautical experience for piloting a Seven helicopter is:
2,000 hours in helicopters;
1,500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) helicopters;
500 hours as PIC in turbine helicopters;
500 hours as PIC on AS350 helicopters;
20 hours as PIC night flying in helicopters.
The casual pilot will report to the local Chief Pilot and will be required to maintain a high standard in all aspects of Seven aviation operation in accordance with Seven Aviation Policy.
Highly developed communication skills are a must, as is an in depth understanding of news gathering requirements. This is an integral role for our team and requires the ability to make split second decisions in fast paced situations. You will liaise with editorial and news operational staff to ensure news deadlines and requirements are met, while maintaining the highest levels of safety. Experience working within a similar newsroom environment together with an understanding of the processes and pressures that come with operating in this environment will be advantageous.
We are seeking applicants with:
Experience and qualifications suitable to news operations at Seven.
A solid and varied aviation experience with extensive experience in single pilot operations.
Current Australian Commercial Helicopter Pilot licence with no restrictions.
Low flying endorsement.
Night VFR (GPSN, NDB) rating.
AS350 endorsement and experience required.
Bell 206 or EC120 endorsement an advantage.
AS355 endorsement and/or experience as PIC in multi-engine operations a definite advantage for Sydney.
Current qualification in Dangerous Goods and HUET.
A qualification in Crew Resource Management is preferred.
Physically fit.
A nil helicopter accident history.
A solid knowledge of operations in Victoria and NSW areas as applicable.
A solid knowledge of safety management systems and a willingness to cooperate in Seven aviation safety programs.
A solid understanding of aircraft maintenance requirements.
Ability to operate well in a news crew environment.
A self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised and complete assigned tasks associated with Seven news operations.
A willingness to hold the position for the long term.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to determine priority of flights and to plan flight schedules including sudden changes due news, pilot, operational and maintenance issues.
A sound knowledge of aerial filming requirements and preferably with extensive experience in media and photographic operations.
Please apply using the link below.
Applications Close 29 September 2014