Queensland Police Service - Aviation Capability Group

Location: Brisbane / Cairns / Townsville

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 Brisbane, 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.

Mandatory Requirements:

• CASA Aviation Class 2 Medical Certificate/Certificate II in Public Safety
• Previous Bronze Medallion Life Saving Qualification/Certificate II in Public Safety
• Current Senior First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation / CPR 29.11 Certificate of competence
• Qualified Helicopter Aircrew Officer with at least 500 logged Aircrew Officer rotary wing hours and operational winching experience including night winching
• Certificate IV Aviation - Aircrew Officer

Special Conditions:

Applicants must pass the Aircrew Officer Physical Fitness test comprising of:

1. 400m swim in under 10 minutes; and either of the following options
2. Completion of the Rockport Fitness Walk Test (1.6km walk) with the minimum standard being a ‘Good' assessment on the Rockport calculator (www.exrx.net/Calculators/Rockport.html);or Completion of a 2.4km run with the minimum standard being a 'Good' assessment on the ExRx.net Distance Run calculator (www.exrx.net/calculators/oneand.html).The two tests must be completed within a four-hour period.

Contact Details:

Greg Beer 0419 721 629

Closing Date: 19 September 2023

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