09 October 2015
Helicopter Pilot
Public Safety Business Agency
Search & Rescue, QLD Government Air, Office of Deputy Chief Executive
Salary: $150,000 p.a. Excludes overtime, recall, salary sacrifice and superannuation
Location: Cairns
Ref: QLD/194891/15
Your key responsibilities will include:
Fly single pilot, instrument flight rules (IFR), multi-engine helicopters on aeromedical, search and rescue, counter disaster operations and other government support tasks as directed by the Chief Pilot, Base Manager or Delegate.
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.
Undertake training and skills upgrading as directed by the Base Manager.
Ensure the Base Manager is promptly advised on all matters affecting the safety, serviceability or effectiveness of aircraft or the operation.
Ensure all flight and task documentation is accurately completed and all crews adequately briefed and de briefed and any deficiencies promptly addressed.
Carry out support and administrative duties as directed by the Base Manager.
Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly and clean aircraft and hangar environment.
Deploy, undertake and support operational duties during emergencies and disasters as necessary.
Mandatory requirements:
Possession of Air Transport Pilots Licence (Helicopter)
2500 hours minimum experience as a helicopter pilot. May be reduced to not below 2000 hours providing applicant has extensive civilian or military EMS/SAR/AME/QRF experience.
1500 hours pilot in command on helicopters.
200 hours multi engine turbine command on helicopters.
100 hours night experience in helicopters.
150 hours instrument time with a minimum of 50 hours helicopter instrument flight time.
Current class 1 medical.
Current or previous multi engine helicopter Command Instrument Rating or Military equivalent with a minimum of 3 renewals.
In compliance with CASA Drug and Alcohol Management Plan requirements the preferred applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment testing
Highly Desirable Requirements:
Endorsement/Type Rating on AW139 helicopters
Civil or Military NVG/NVIS Helicopter endorsement/rating
Enquiries: Phil Head 07 3275 2983. To apply please visit smartjobs.qld.gov.au