Who are we?
Experience Co is an adventure tourism company founded in 1998 with the vision of becoming the largest and most respected adventure tourism company in the world. We offer the best of the best in adventure experiences with numerous locations throughout Australia and New Zealand.
As a business, we empower our employees to do what they do best – deliver extraordinary
About the role
Our Aviation team are on the lookout for an Assistant Senior Pilot to join their dynamic group based in Victoria. This position is responsible for providing support and assistance to the State Senior Pilots in the Southern Region (VIC / WA) through inspired leadership and assistance in the oversight of the operations of the Skydive Australia Flight Crew.
Based predominately out of the Skydive Australia Facility at our Barwon Drop Zone and reporting directly to the State Senior Pilot, this pivotal role will have the following (but not limited to) responsibilities:
- Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with governing regulations.
- Monitor operational standards and maintaining training records.
- Ensure flight crew licences / ratings / approvals are current and supporting documentation is provided to the aircraft administration team.
- Support HOTAC with flight crew and student training and checking duties (this may include Base checks / re-currency checks / TOC training / issuing of JPA’s etc)
- Communicate significant operating challenges and safety issues during department meetings to ensure all processes remain compliant with governing regulations.
- Carry out pilot duties when rostered as duty pilot.
About you
- CASA Part 61 Commercial Pilot Licence
- 700hrs Aeronautical Experience with at least 100 hours turbo-prop aircraft experience
- Previous experience in Skydiving operations with a Jump Pilot Authorisation
- Leadership capability, including the ability to lead a team and build a productive team environment.
- Sound knowledge of CASA & APF regulatory publications and understanding of company operational procedures
- Experience in people management, including staff development and performance management.
- Sound time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Computer literacy utilising Windows.
- Current drivers’ licence.
Due to this role being a safety sensitive position we do require a pre-employment drug and alcohol test before commencement.
Benefits and perks
- Above award remuneration
- Employee Benefit Discount Program to check out Experience Co products
- Additional leave purchase plan
- Reward and Recognition Programs
- All technology / equipment provided to do your role
- Training and study assistance provided
- Career pathways developed to get you to the next level
Don’t miss out on joining a leading company that welcomes innovated ideas and is dedicated to providing quality services. If you are ready to escape the ordinary, apply now.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Experience Co we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.