AW139 Helicopter Pilot

Competitive remuneration + salary packaging Permanent, full-time position Darwin base CareFlight is an Australian “for purpose”aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one ofAustralia’s most trusted Brands. Our mission is to savelives, speed recovery and serve the community through deliveringour charitable social purpose. Proudly a 2023 HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice, we operate acrossAustralia, with major base locations in NSW, and the NT. Ourspecially trained doctors, nurses, paramedics and aircrew usehelicopters, turbo prop aircraft, aeromedical jets and patienttransport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500patients each year. We also deploy medical professionals andaircraft in support of defence, government and commercialcontracts, and energy and resource sector sites. The role We currently have an opportunity for an AW139 Captain at ourNorthern Operations, based in Darwin. The successful candidate willbe required to travel occasionally to support CareFlight Operationsat other nominated locations and to attend training events. It is a requirement for applicants to reside or be willing toreside in Darwin and who meet the following essential and desirablecriteria. Essential Technical Skills The following PIC minimums are set for operations by both dayand night, and must be logged in the pilot’s personal flyinglog book: CPL (H); An AW139 Type rating and experience; 2,500 flying hours rotary wing; 2,000 flying hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) rotary wing; 1,500 flying hours PIC turbine engines; 500 flying hours PIC on multi-engine rotary wing; 50 flying hours IFR on helicopters; 50 flying hours PIC NVIS flying on helicopters; Instrument Rating; MEH, IAP 2D, IAP 3D (all aids including RNAV (GNSS); Night Vision Imaging System - G1; and Low Level H – Winch. Essential Non-Technical Skills Demonstrated experience working in small specialist teams. Demonstrated understanding of and competency with CRM, Risk Management and Safety Management Systems. Demonstrated ability and willingness to take on non-flying related secondary duties. Demonstrated competencies with computing systems such as Word, Excel, and iPad Flight Planning applications. Desirable Aircraft and operational ratings and endorsements: ATPL (H). BK117 Type Ratings. Flight Instructor Rating with: Type Rating Instructor (TRI) endorsement for AW139 or BK117 NVIS training endorsement Instrument Rating training endorsement Flight Examiner Rating with: Type Rating Examiner (TRE) endorsement for AW139 or BK117 NVIS Rating Flight Tests Instrument Rating Flight Tests Significant NVG experience is highly valued. Simulator instructional experience. Current EMS and SAR experience. Experience in the Top End of Australia or equivalent tropical/arid/remote area operations. Current HUET certificate. Current DG certificate. CRM or Non-Technical Skills and Human Factors instruction experience. Formal CRM or Non-Technical Skills and Human Factors qualifications. Experience as a Senior Base Pilot or similar and willingness to take on the responsibilities will be highly valued. How to apply If you would like to be part of our team, you can apply using thelink below. Please ensure you attach a current resume andcovering letter that addresses the role’s essentialcriteria. Applications for this opportunity will close on15th October 2024. For additional information, please contactrecruitment@careflight.org CareFlight valuesdiversity in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged toapply. All employees must comply withCareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) asrequired by CASA and may be subject to random workplacetesting.Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks alsoapply. CareFlight: 'The next lifewe save could be yours'