About you

We are looking for qualified Pilots to work at one of our regional bases around Western Australia. As a Pilot on our PC12 fleet you will possess a Commercial Pilot License with a minimum of 1500 hours Total Time, hold a SEA instrument rating with at least two IPCs and 100 hours of both night flying and Instrument Flight Time (IFR). You will have a keen sense of adventure, be able to work in small teams, be agile in your approach, dedicated to the job and focused on the task at hand. Single Pilot and/or Aeromedical experience will be highly advantageous.

About the role

• Operational duties associated with the preparation for and conduct of a flight, including normal refueling, completion of statutory and RFDS documentation associated with a flight, assisting in the loading and unloading of patients and handling of luggage and/or cargo.
• Flight planning and administration including preparation and maintenance of standard flight plans and data input, and preparation and maintenance of an airfield register where necessary.
• Replenishing aircraft with supplemental and medical oxygen.
• Participation in activities relating to occupational health and safety and Safety and Quality Management System.
• Performing post-flight cleaning of cowls, oleos and windscreens.
• Hangaring aircraft where required for aircraft security.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time roles available.
• Relocation packages for suitable candidates.
• Company-provided accommodation at regional bases, and district allowances.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum for everyday expenses and up to $2,650 per annum on meals and entertainment expenses.
• Novated Lease options.
• Workplace culture of teamwork and collaboration.

About Us

The mission of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) is to provide excellence in aeromedical and primary health care across Western Australia. Every member of the RFDS WO team contributes to that mission and living our values of showing respect, demonstrating fairness, utilising diversity and being safe. Every year, the RFDS WO provides urgent retrieval for about 10,000 patients in regional WA. A further 10,000 appointments are provided in primary healthcare clinics in remote communities, including GP, nurse, dental and mental health care. RFDS crews are committed to providing the finest care to the furthest corners of the State, using the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology to make a difference to people living and working across WA – the largest and most remote health jurisdiction in the world.

The RFDS in WA operates five bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra. Our 24/7 operations centre at Jandakot Airport coordinates complex logistics for patient retrievals and clinics across the State. We work in partnership with government, business and the community, and are proud to work on Country with Aboriginal medical services and many local service providers.

The closing date is 1 January 2024 so please submit your resume and cover letter via the application link below.

RFDSWO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply. Please note applicants require the right to work in Australia.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.