Queensland Police Service - Aviation Capability Group

Location: Archerfield

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 an experienced Senior Base Pilot based in our Archerfield Rotary Wing base. The successful applicant will lead and manage a team of line pilots ensuring aircraft, crews and equipment is at a high state of readiness for emergency response. You will fly single pilot, instrument flight rules (IFR), twin engine helicopters on aeromedical, search and rescue, emergency and counter disaster operations and other Government support tasks. The successful applicant will also oversee flight conduct, safety and standardisation, and will maintain base flying currencies, rostering, and training requirements.

Full-time position based in Archerfield.

Mandatory Requirements:
Licences & Ratings

• Australian Air Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL)
• Low Level Rating
• Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Rating
• Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating – 4 Renewals

Flight Hours Requirements

• Minimum 2500 hours total time
• Minimum 1500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) Helicopter
• Minimum 500 hours Night PIC Helicopter
• Minimum 1000 hours Multi-Engine PIC Helicopter
• Minimum 1200 hours Turbine Helicopter
• Minimum 100 hours NVIS Operations

Certifications & Documentation

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

Highly Desirable Qualifications:
Licences & Ratings

• Flight Examiner Rating (FER)
• Flight Instructor Rating (FER) – Multi Engine or previous Military Equivalent

Type Ratings

• AW139 Type Rating

Certifications & Documentation

• Hold a current Australian Passport

Contact Details:

Darryl Humphreys - Head of Flying Operations - Rotary Wing
ACG.WorkforceEngagement@police.qld.gov.au
0409 755 779

Apply Now: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-560648-24

Closing Date: 10 May 2024