Aircrew Officer

Offshore Services Australasia; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Offshore Services Australasia is seeking an experienced Aircrew Officer (ACO) to join our touring team. The role supports Search and Rescue, EMS, rappelling, sling loading, passenger transport and winching operations, reporting to the aircraft captain for safe rear cabin management.

This demanding but rewarding position covers onshore and offshore bases, with rosters that include day and night work year round.

Qualifications

• Must hold CASA Class II Medical.
• HLTAID015 Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen.
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
• Flight Radiotelephone Operators Licence.
• CASA approved hoist endorsement under CASR PART 133/138.
• Class 1 driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain qualifications – Aircrew Officer.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Conduct safe flight operations complying with manuals and regulations.
• Conduct safety briefings and flight preparation.
• Report operational and safety deficiencies and assist with equipment replacement.
• Render first aid when necessary and handle stressful situations.
• Travel to all bases and training/deployment locations.

Skills

Aircrew experience

Safety minded

Effective communication

Multitasking under pressure

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

Certificate IV in Aviation

Tools

Flight Radiotelephone Operators Licence

CASA hoist endorsement

Job description

Role Summary

Aircrew Officer

Touring

Who We Are

Offshore Services Australasia (OSA) is a leading provider of helicopters services to Australian offshore industry. We operate multiple helicopter types from bases across Australia, supporting several major oil and gas producers.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Aircrew Officer (ACO) to join our team in a touring position.

The role of an Aircrew Officer is a technical crew role proficient in the technique necessary to perform Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical, Rappelling, Sling Loading, Passenger Transport and Winching Operations. The Aircrew Officer is responsible to the aircraft captain for the safe and efficient management of the aircraft's rear cabin and during flying operations.

The role is performed in various onshore and offshore environments, where it shares the common objective to render assistance to personnel in emergency situations. At times you can be exposed to demanding and complex tasks, while working under stressful conditions. The likelihood of exposure to traumatic and challenging situations are real and need to be considered when entering this line of work.

In an environment to meet client needs, certain contracts may call for diverse requirements where Aircrew Officer are expected to safely and successfully cover all facets of the position regardless of the contract. In addition, crews are required to cover various work practices (rosters) that entail day and night operations all year round. Proficiency training is a core part of the role, as is physical fitness and resilience to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain qualifications – Aircrew Officer
• Option to maintain dual qualifications – Aircrew & Rescue Crew Officer
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Conduct safe flight operations complying with company operations manuals and relevant regulations.
• Assist the Aircrew Officer/Utility Hoist Operator in the management of the aircraft rear cabin during flying operations.
• Conduct appropriate flight and safety briefings.
• Thorough knowledge of all search and rescue equipment and operating in a safe, reliable manner.
• Complete appropriate pre-flight & post flight inspection and documentation.
• Conduct aircraft flight preparation and post-flight husbandry.
• Report on all operational and maintenance safety deficiencies and assist with replacement of unserviceable equipment.
• Render appropriate first aid where necessary and the ability to be performed under demanding conditions.
• Able to travel to all our bases, including training and deployment locations.
• Be able to complete the company fitness test on a periodic basis.
• A visible safety champion who will challenge unsafe acts and pursue improvements in safety culture and behaviour.
• May be assigned other tasks and duties as required to support the business.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

About You

Essential Qualifications:

• Current CASA Class II Medical.
• Current Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen (HLTAID015).
• Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011).
• Current Flight Radiotelephone Operators Licence.
• CASA approved hoist endorsement under CASR PART 133/138.
• Current Class 1 driver licence.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Aviation (CASA compliance).
• SAR/EMS experience.
• Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) and Emergency Breathing Systems

(EBS).

• NVIS qualification and night operation experience.
• FLIR imagery systems experience.
• SLS Bronze Medallion or Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue).

Skills / Experience:

• At least 18 years of age at the time of selection.
• Minimum 500 hours of aircrew experience.
• Pass Company physical fitness assessments as required.
• Effective communication, planning and organisation skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of all relevant IT systems.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a complex and urgent environment.

Attributes / Behaviours:

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety.
• Proactive in maintaining physical fitness and mental wellbeing.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.
• Collaborative, with a strong team-focused approach.
• Resilient and able to perform effectively under pressure.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Respectful and professional in interactions with others.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.

The successful applicant may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including criminal history and employment verification. Information collected will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Diversity & Inclusion

At OSA, we celebrate diversity and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, the LGBTI+ community, mature-aged workers, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Recruitment Process

We may commence interviews or close applications prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We therefore encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us following the closing date, please consider that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and wish you every success in your future career endeavours.

Recruitment Agencies

We are managing this vacancy directly and are not engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.

We kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding this position or submit unsolicited candidate CVs. Any CVs sent without prior written agreement will be treated as direct applications and no agency fees will be payable. Thank you for your understanding.