Shift work position - operates on a rotational roster basis and includes night, day, afternoon, weekends and public holiday shifts. The payment of penalties will apply.

This position has a base salary up to $91,207 p.a., depending on flying hours accumulated. This role also attracts allowances to the value of $19,146 p.a. (in addition to the base rate). The total remuneration for this role is $103,550 up to $110,352 p.a. Currently an Attraction and Retention Incentive amount of $22,958 p.a. payable fortnightly on a pro-rata basis and is currently applicable to this position in line with Government Sector Labour Relations approval dated 8 February 2023, subject to review from 1 July 2024.

Minimum 500 hours as a Pilot in command of a Fixed Wing turbine powered aircraft is essential.

This is a pool recruitment process (Ref 00929). This pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts/ secondment opportunity with the possibility of extension/permanency.

Applicants may be based at either Karratha or Jandakot during the course of their employment. Additional allowances are applicable when based at Karratha.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position ensures the safe and efficient operation of all fixed wing aircraft operated at the Police Air Wing (PAW) by piloting aircraft in accordance with all relevant procedures, regulations and legislation. Actively and openly participates in the PAW Safety Management System (SMS), promoting and fostering an open and just safety culture.

To be eligible for appointment, the following specialist pre-requisites must be met:

• It is a requirement that the position holder is successful in obtaining and maintaining a NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 1 security clearance for the duration of their appointment in the position. Only Australian Citizens are eligible to hold and maintain the NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 1 security clearance. Any applicants who are currently not an Australian Citizen must be aware that this is an essential requirement to fulfil this position. Whilst there is nothing to preclude applicants from applying for the position if they have not yet been granted Australian Citizenship, applicants who are successful should be aware that they cannot be appointed unless they are in the process of applying for Australian Citizenship and are eligible to receive a waiver.
• Holder of an Australian Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) issued pursuant to CASR Part 61.
• Holder of an Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) issued pursuant to CASR Part 61.
• Holder of a Night VFR Rating (Aeroplane) and experience as per essential criteria.
• Experience in operating turbine aircraft as per essential criteria.
• It is a requirement the position holder must hold and maintain a current Australian Class 1 Aviation Medical.
• It is a requirement of this position that applicants undertake a psychological assessment to determine their suitability, and as an incumbent, agree to undergo periodical psychological assessments, as required.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Note: WA Police Force operate Pilatus PC12 and Cessna Caravan C208 Aircraft. This selection process will be used to secure pilots for both C208 and PC12 aircraft.

To apply you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Experience – Flight hours - Minimum 2000 hours as Pilot in Command of a fixed wing aircraft including a minimum of 500 hours as a Pilot in Command of a fixed wing turbine powered aircraft. Production and scrutiny of log books will be required.
• Aeroplane Instrument Rating - Holds a current valid Instrument Rating issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, with a minimum of three (3) successful Instrument Proficiency checks as Pilot in Command of fixed wing aircraft. 100 hours of actual instrument flying time as Pilot in Command of fixed wing aircraft.
• Night VFR Rating - Night VFR Rating with at least 100 hours as Pilot in Command of fixed wing aircraft at night.

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