Senior Base Pilot , Queensland Police Service

The Aviation Capability Group is experiencing significant growth and to due to this growth, we are seeking experienced Senior Base Pilots based in our Cairns and Townsville Rotary Wing bases.
The successful applicant will lead and manage a team of line pilots ensuring aircraft, crews and equipment is at a high state of readiness for emergency response. You will 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.
Job details Position status Contract
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Aviation
Classification Not applicable
Workplace Location Cairns region,Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/533576/23
Closing date 05-Jan-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 3 years with possibility of extension
Contact person Trevor Wilson
Contact details Mobile: 0419 744 942
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The successful applicant will also oversee flight conduct, safety and standardisation, and will maintain base flying currencies, rostering, and training requirements.
Full‐time positions based in Cairns or Townsville.
The Role:
The Aviation Capability Group is seeking a Senior Base Pilot to lead and manage a team of helicopter pilots. A full-time position is currently available at ACG's Rotary Wing Base in Cairns. Applications received for this role will also be considered for future Senior Base Pilot vacancies that may arise in Townsville.
The successful applicant will lead and manage a team of line pilots ensuring aircraft, crews and equipment is at a high state of readiness for emergency response. You will 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. The successful applicant will also oversee flight conduct, safety and standardisation, and will maintain base flying currencies, rostering, and training requirements
Your Key Accountabilities will include:

• Administer and conduct training and checking programs in accordance with the organisations Operations Manual.
• Ensure aircraft, crews and role equipment is at a high state of readiness to meet the needs of a 24-hour emergency response.
• Lead and manage a team of line pilots and maintain oversight of base flying currencies, rostering, and training requirements in accordance with Human Resource and WHS management practices.
• Maintain oversight of base operational flight conduct, safety and standardisation.
• 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.
• Work with the Head of Training and Checking to ensure Base Pilot recency and currency programs are achieved within required expiry dates.

Mandatory Requirements:
Licences & Ratings:

• Australian Air Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL)
• Low Level Rating
• Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Rating
• Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating - 4 Renewals

Flight Hours Requirements:

• Minimum 2500 hours total time
• Minimum 1500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) Helicopter
• Minimum 500 hours Night PIC Helicopter
• Minimum 1000 hours Multi-Engine PIC Helicopter
• Minimum 1200 hours Turbine Helicopter
• Minimum 100 hours NVIS Operations

Certifications and Documentation:

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

Highly Desirable:
Licences & Ratings:

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

Type Ratings:

• AW139 Type Rating

Certifications & Documentation:

• Hold a current Australian Passport

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.
In compliance with CASA Drug and Alcohol Management Plan requirements, the preferred applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment testing and
participate in the QGAir Drug and Alcohol Management Program.
The preferred applicant will be required to undertake temporary touring duties at any base operated by the Aviation Capability Group.
The successful applicant must comply with the organisations Drug and Alcohol Management Plan.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/533576/23
Closing Date: Friday, 5th January 2024
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