Helistar Aviation BK117 Pilot SLSA NSW - Sydney & Moruya (2 Positions)
Posted 30 October 2023 in
Australia, Rotary Wing, CPL
The Company
Helistar Aviation has been providing high quality, safe and reliable aviation services throughout Australia as a member of the Aero-Star Group of aviation companies. Our services include search and rescue, disaster relief, specialised aerial work, tourism, corporate charter and flight training. Bases are in Adelaide & Parafield (SA), Fremantle & Busselton (WA), La Perouse/Cape banks & Moruya (NSW)
We operate a diverse fleet of helicopters to provide aircraft solutions that best fit the needs of our customers. Our fleet includes the BK117C1, AS355, H130, H125, B206 and R44, plus a fleet of piston and turboprop fixed wing aircraft.
The Role
We require two pilots, one for our main base at La Perouse, Sydney and one for the Moruya base on the south coast of NSW in support of the valuable work conducted by Surf Life Saving Australia.
You will be required to conduct dry and water winches, search and rescue, recovery work and other aerial work tasks whilst ensuring all operations comply to CASA and company standards. This is a rewarding community service role.
This is a lifestyle position operating Day VFR only, on a 4 day on/4 day off roster.
Both bases offer overnight accommodation and there is no on-call or standby requirement.
To be successful in this role you will possess the following:
- Right to live and work in Australia
- CASA CPL H
- CASA Class 1 Medical
- Red ASIC
- 2000 hours minimum helicopters
- 500 hours minimum on BK117C1 or a variant
- 50 hours minimum winch experience
- Low Level Rating
- HUET
- Dangerous Goods Awareness Course
- High level of written and verbal communication skills
- Drivers License
- Nil accident history within the previous 5 years
Remuneration will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
Differences training can be provided and those close to, but not meeting certain minimums should still apply, and will be considered based on total experience.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your relevant qualifications and experience to the Operations Manager via the application link below.
Email your CV to apply