The Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations (RFDS WO) has an outstanding history of service and excellence in aeromedical and primary health care across Western Australia. As one of Australia’s most iconic brands and voted 2022’s Most Trusted Charity, every hour of every day the RFDS WO is performing lifesaving work across Western Australia.

We are currently seeking several Pilots to join our lifesaving team on a full-time basis with the next ground school commencing July/August. These roles will be based at Port Hedland or Meekathara where you and the clinical team will be tasked with the retrieval of patients.

As a valued team member who supports our 24/7 operations, you will need to work different shifts across weekdays, weekends and public holidays on both day and night shifts.

About you

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 role
• 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
• Subsidized housing and district allowances
• Workplace culture of teamwork and collaboration

We are driven by our Values of Respect, Fairness, Diversity, and Safety. We offer our team members a unique and dynamic work environment with generous salary packaging options.

Submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button.

If you are successful in your application, being vaccinated against COVID-19 will be a term of your employment conditions.

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.

Submit your resume and cover letter by going to PC12 Pilots Job in Port Hedland, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA - SEEK