Saving and improving lives for over 90 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is a leader in the delivery of emergency aeromedical and community health care services to rural and remote Australia.
Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS Central Operations exists to support happier and healthier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play. We continually invest in our people, infrastructure and technology to improve our patient-centred care.
About the OpportunityWorking in a challenging, fulfilling and rewarding environment, our Line Pilots provide aviation services that enable people living and working in regional, rural and remote Australia to receive health care.
About YouTo be successful in this role you must have outstanding communication skills, and demonstrated integrity, reliability and confidentiality.
The qualifications and experience required are:
- CASA CPL (A)
- Current IPC (3 renewals)
- Minimum 2500 total hours
- 1500 hours command
- 150 hours night (to be considered for aeromedical roles)
- 300 hours multi-engine or 500 hours turbine
- Recent single pilot IFR (within 2 years)
- Remote area operations
In addition to the above requirements, your application would be enhanced with:
- 200 hours night
- Experience in operating aircraft in remote areas
- PC12 experience
- Knowledge of rural and remote Australia
The right people will also actively demonstrate and reinforce our values, and enjoy working collaboratively with other professionals to provide high quality health care in a remote environment.
Please note that preference will be given to suitable applicants willing to be based in remote locations.
To view the Position Description and to apply via our Careers Centre please click the APPLY button.Applications close Monday 4th July 2022.
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.
Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible.
Applicants must hold Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency.