Aeromedical Line Pilot (PC-12) – Alice Springs

Pilot Assessments; Alice Springs; Presencial; AUD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Six weeks of annual leave

Salary packaging up to $15,899

Relocation assistance

Ground school and flight simulator

Professional development support

Employee Awards and EAP

Descripción de la vacante

RFDS is seeking an experienced pilot to conduct aeromedical evacuations and routine transfers across remote Northern Territory and South Australia. You will deliver charter flights for health teams and equipment, operating a Pilatus PC-12 under single-pilot IFR in challenging outback conditions.

Ideal candidates have 2,000+ total hours, 1,500+ PIC, 100+ night hours, and recent IFR experience. Join a multidisciplinary crew with RFDS values and opportunities for professional development.

Formación

• CASA CPL (A) with a current IPC (three renewals).
• Total time 2,000+ hours with 1,500+ PIC hours.
• Night flying experience 100+ hours.
• Recent single-pilot IFR experience (past 24 months).
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Reliability, responsiveness, organisation and sound decisions under pressure.
• Alignment with RFDS values: care, integrity, collaboration, innovation.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct safe, efficient aeromedical evacuations and patient transfers.
• Deliver charter flights to regional and remote communities.
• Operate Pilatus PC-12 under single-pilot IFR in outback conditions.
• Collaborate with health professionals to provide emergency and primary care.
• Report to Deputy Head of Flight Operations and uphold RFDS standards.

Conocimientos

CPL (A) with IPC

PIC hours

Night flying hours

Single-pilot IFR experience

Independent work

Team collaboration

RFDS values alignment

Descripción del empleo

What you’ll do

• Conduct safe, efficient flight operations for aeromedical evacuations and routine patient transfers across the Northern Territory and South Australia.
• Deliver charter flights for primary health care teams and essential medical equipment to regional, rural, and remote communities.
• Operate Pilatus PC-12 aircraft under single-pilot IFR, often in challenging outback conditions.
• Work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary aeromedical crew, collaborating closely with health professionals to provide emergency and primary care.
• Report to the Deputy Head of Flight Operations and uphold RFDS standards, procedures, and values.

What you’ll bring

• CASA CPL (A) with a current IPC (three renewals).
• Minimum 2,000 hours total time, including 1,500 hours Pilot in Command.
• At least 100 hours night flying experience.
• Recent single-pilot IFR experience within the past two years.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Reliability, responsiveness, self-motivation, strong organisation, and sound decision-making under pressure.
• Alignment with RFDS values of care, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

Highly regarded

• Experience operating in remote and outback environments.
• Time on type: PC-12 and/or PC-24.
• Familiarity with rural and remote Australia, emergency retrieval practices, and related training.
• Turbine-engine aircraft experience.

Pre-employment: The recruitment process may include mandatory vaccination requirements, national police and Working with Children clearances, a medical assessment, and a functional capacity evaluation.

Minimum flight experience

• Total time: 2,000+ hours
• Pilot in Command (PIC): 1,500+ hours
• Night: 100+ hours
• IFR: Recent single-pilot IFR experience within the past 24 months
• Licence: CASA CPL (A) with current IPC (three renewals)

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary with six weeks of annual leave.
• Generous salary packaging: up to $15,899 toward loans, rent, and bills, plus an additional $2,650 via a meal and entertainment card.
• Remote Area Housing Allowance and Relocation Assistance Package.
• Comprehensive ground school for new starters, including a state-of-the-art flight simulator.
• Supportive team culture with professional support and encouraged professional development.
• Employee Values Awards, Reward and Recognition program, and an Employee Assistance Program.

RFDS is committed to the highest standards of patient care and aviation safety, and to building a values-led, inclusive workplace.