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Form of work- Permanent Full-Time position
- Competitive salary, base + super + salary packaging
- Convenient Darwin Airport area location
- On-site parking
- CareFlight actively supports employees with their professional development including MCC and ATPL qualifications.
CareFlight is an Australian “for purpose” aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australia’s most trusted Brands. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose.
Proudly a 2023 HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice, we operate across Australia, with major base locations in NSW, and the NT. Our specially trained doctors, nurses, paramedics and aircrew use helicopters, turbo prop aircraft, aeromedical jets and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500 patients each year. We also deploy medical professionals and aircraft in support of defence, government and commercial contracts, and energy and resource sector sites.
The role
We currently have an opportunity for full-time Gulfstream G150 First Officers to join our International & Domestic Air Ambulance Jet operation, located in Darwin.
This dedicated service provides a medically configured jet with a Doctor and Flight Nurse to support aeromedical retrievals and inter-hospital transfers across domestic locations within Australia and Internationally into South-East Asia. This role would suit a candidate seeking to move into a challenging aeromedical role in a high performance and modern glass cockpit turbojet operating across remote areas and international locations.
You will have a unique opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals and be part of Australia’s only fully integrated aeromedical operation comprising of pilots, medical crews, engineering and logistics.
In addition to a family-friendly roster this busy, professional aviation role includes a competitive remuneration and simulator re-currency training at Flight Safety International.
Key responsibilities include:
The First Officer role within the jet group is an entry level position within CareFlight. Professional development and progression to command positions is normally through the company King Air B200 fleet.
- Actively participate in the processes used by CareFlight to organise and manage effective flight operations maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency in all operations
- Maintain open lines of communication to supervisors, and other crew members
- Adequately prepare for all flights
- Maintain a high and consistent level of visual and instrument flight skills
- Resolve real, or practices, in-flight emergencies safely and efficiently
- During flight operations, comply with Company Procedures, and aviation regulations
- Maintain a high standard of procedural and regulatory knowledge
- Use effective communication techniques within the cockpit environment
- Maintain a high level of situational awareness during missions and recognises degradation
- Effectively brief medical team prior to flights, or evolutions within flights, and conducts debriefs
- Demonstrate a high standard of decision making and leadership in the conduct of flights.
- actively supporting the Captain in the safe and efficient conduct of operations
- ensuring maximum comfort and courtesy towards patients, passengers and clients; and
- maintaining a neat personal appearance when on duty
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess the following:
- 1000 hours total
- 750 hours PIC
- CPL (pass in all ATPL subjects)
- MCC certificate
- 3 IFR renewal
- Class 1 medical
- the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- a willingness to take on additional responsibility as required
- a professional and client service orientated focus at all times
- only apply if you meet the role’s essential criteria and have a work permit / residency / citizenship enabling you to be employed in Australia
The following will be highly regarded:
- Glass Cockpit experience
- 1500 PIC
- 200 hours multi engine
- Jet experience
- Two crew operations experience
How to apply
If you would like to be part of our team, you can apply using the link below. Please ensure you attach a current resume and covering letter that addresses the role’s essential criteria. Applications for this opportunity will close on 29th March 2023.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a medical assessment and adhere to CareFlight’s Screening and Vaccination Policy.
For additional information, please contact recruitment@careflight.org
CareFlight values diversity in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
All employees must comply with CareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing.
Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks also apply.
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