Head Of Flying Operations , Queensland Police Service

The Aviation Capability Group is seeking an experienced Head of Flying Operations looking for their next challenge to support our Rotary Wing operation. You will oversee the management and administration of the Rotary Wing Operations department. You will be responsible for leading the Rotary Wing Operations and Training & Checking team ensuring compliance to regulations, improving flight standards and service delivery.
Through your active and visible support of the organisations Safety Management System you will be a significant contributor to the organisations safety culture and will lead by example.
Job details Position status Contract
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Aviation
Classification Not applicable
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/534830/23
Closing date 19-Jan-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 3 Years
Contact person Sean Reseigh
Contact details Mobile: 0455 360 214
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This is a full-time 3-year contract position located in Brisbane. Applications may also be considered for future Rotary Wing leadership positions.
Key Accountabilities:
Your Key Accountabilities will include:

• Safely manage and oversee all Rotary Wing Flying Operations for the State of Queensland's Rotary Wing Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) and its respective approvals.
• Ensure all responsibilities of the Head of Flying Operations (HOFO) position under the CASR 1998 regulations are fulfilled in an efficient and effective manner.
• Regularly report to the AOC holder on the compliance, efficiency and effectiveness of all matters pertaining to Rotary Wing Operations and its performance in that regard.
• Provide leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary team to deliver rotary wing services and promote and drive the development and implementation of innovative strategic activities.
• Continually develop, maintain, and improve the organisations Air Operators Exposition to minimise risk and maximise operational capability.
• Oversee and coordinate all activities pertaining to the safety, compliance and operations of rotary wing aircraft and crews.
• Oversee the organisations approved training and checking system, ensuring quality of training outcomes in an efficient and effective manner.
• Actively and visibly lead, support and contribute to the organisations Safety Management System and its implementation into Rotary Wing operations.
• Support organisational budget and forecast activities ensuring that all Rotary Wing requirements are accurately captured and monitored enabling ongoing performance monitoring.
• Lead Rotary Wing organisational change and project management initiatives ensuring safe and effective implementation of improvement initiatives in the operation.
• Support the development, and actively monitor the performance of the Rotary Wing Fatigue Management System.
• 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.

Mandatory requirements:
Licences & Ratings:

• Hold a current Australian Air Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL)
• Low Level Rating
• Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Rating
• Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating - 5 Renewals

Flight Hours Requirements:

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

Certification & Documentation:

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

Qualifications & Experience:

• A comprehensive understanding of CASR 1998 Part 119, 133 and Part 138 and strong track record of operating compliantly and leading a workforce in that

environment.
Highly desirable:
Licences & Ratings:

• Flight Examiner Rating (FER)
• Flight Instructor Rating (FER) - Multi Engine or previous Military Equivalent Type Ratings

Type Ratings:

• AW139 Type Rating

Certification & Documentation:

• Hold a current and valid passport enable international travel if required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in aviation, business, or project management.
• Strong people, culture, and performance management experience.
• Computer literacy - MS Word, Excel, etc.

Special Conditions:
Prior to appointment, the successful applicant will be required to complete an initial psychological assessment to determine their suitability to perform the inherent occupational requirements of the role.
Please refer to the position description attached for further conditions and information.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/534830/23
Closing Date: Friday, 19th January 2024
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