Helicopter Pilot

Posted 9 July 2024 in Rotary Wing, Australia, CPL

Queensland Police Service - Aviation Capability Group

About Us

Aviation Capability Group contributes to the Queensland Government’s objectives for the community by backing our frontline services and safeguarding our health. We do this by providing essential, lifesaving and emergency aviation support to partner agencies. Our employees are highly motivated, self-driven leaders who are committed to delivering safe, timely and responsive frontline aviation services.

Rotary Wing

Our Rotary Wing team has a fleet of five rotary wing aircraft and operates three bases in Archerfield, Cairns and Townsville. Our team of highly trained personnel includes pilots, air crew officers, rescue crew officers, engineers and aviation operations specialists who provide aeromedical retrievals, search and rescue and law enforcement support.

The Aviation Capability Group is experiencing significant growth and to due to this growth, we are seeking experienced Helicopter Pilots based in Townsville. The successful applicant will maintain a highly coordinated and cooperative multi-crew environment flying single pilot, instrument flight rules (IFR) multi-engine helicopters on aeromedical operations. The successful applicant may also support search and rescue operations, counter disaster operations and other police and government-related tasks.

Mandatory Requirements:
Licences & Ratings

  • Completion of Air Transport Pilots Licence Subjects (Helicopter)
  • Hold a current Australian Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL - Helicopter)
  • Low Level Rating
  • Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating – 3 Renewals

Flight Hours Requirements

  • Minimum 2500 hours total time
  • Minimum 1500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) Helicopter
  • Minimum 200 hours Night PIC Helicopter
  • Minimum 500 hours Multi-Engine PIC Helicopter
  • Minimum 1200 hours Turbine Helicopter

Certification & Documentation

  • Hold or be eligible to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
  • Current Class 1 Aviation Medical

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

Licences & Ratings

  • Hold a current Australian Air Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL)
  • Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Rating

Flight Hours Requirements

  • Minimum 100 hours NVIS Operations

Type Ratings

  • AW139 Type Rating

Certification & Documentation

  • Hold a current Australian Passport

Contact Details:
Darryl Humphreys - ACG.QGAirRecruitment@police.qld.gov.au
0409 755 779

Apply Now: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-576493-24

Closing Date: 19 July 2024

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