Pilot Helicopter - Package includes salary, depending on experience ($121,753 - $155,079), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading - Full-time, ongoing position - Located at Bankstown

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About the Role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Pilot Helicopter to work as part of the close-knit team based at Bankstown. You will transport people and equipment and provide support to specific field operations of the EES (for example water bucketing, aerial incendiary work, aerial shooting, aerial application, observation and external load operations). You will conduct safety checks on the aircraft and perform minor maintenance, helping to organise maintenance and repairs as approved by the Chief Pilot in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and CASA orders and regulations. The role may also be required to pilot helicopters to support the operation of other government agencies, as approved.

About You

• Prior experience in a similar role.
• Because the role operates in remote locations, it is essential to possess skills and abilities to solve problems. All decisions in relation to flying operations will need to be made in accordance with CASA orders and regulations, navigational issues, operating conditions and within the capabilities of the aircraft.

Essential requirements

• A Commercial Helicopter Pilots Licence and a minimum of 2000 hours total Rotary wing flying experience with the following minimums;
  
  • 1000 hours Turbine helicopter experience
  • 500 hours Low flying experience
  • Night VFR and Sling Endorsement.
• Knowledge of Air Operations in relation to fire management and mitigation as well as the ability to gain the essential requirements to undertake this role.
• Experience and demonstrated ability in helicopter longline operations (100ft+)
• An in-depth knowledge and experience in airwork operations that effect the agency.
• Highly developed aviation skills particularly in remote terrain. The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team in all aspects of the role.

To view the Role Description: Pilot Helicopter

For more information about the role please contact Grant Simpson, Director Flight/Chief Pilot, via grant.simpson@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 02 8713 4923.

Applications close: Sunday, 9 July 2023 at 11.55pm

For full details and to apply: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/pilot-helicopter-411381