Aircrew Officer

CHC Helicopter; Darwin; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Area allowance

Job summary

CHC Helicopter Australia seeks an experienced SAR Aircrew Officer to operate across onshore/offshore roles, including Rappelling, Sling Loading, and Winching. You’ll support aircraft rear cabin operations, perform safety briefings, and ensure rapid, safe responses in emergency situations.

The role demands fitness, resilience, and the ability to travel to CHC bases and deployment locations. Relocation support and an area allowance are provided to successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Essential medical and flight safety certifications required.
• Proven ability to operate in high-stress SAR/EMS environments.
• A strong commitment to safety and teamwork."
• Proficiency with flight operations procedures and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain qualifications – Aircrew Officer.
• Possess dual qualifications – Aircrew & Rescue Crew Officer (optional).
• Conduct safe flight operations per manuals and regulations.
• Support aircraft rear cabin management during flying operations.
• Provide pre-flight and post-flight briefings and risk assessments.
• Render appropriate first aid and manage safety deficiencies.

Skills

Safety culture

Team collaboration

Decision making

Communication

Education

CASA Class II Medical

HLTAID015 Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Flight Radiotelephone Operators Licence

CASA hoist endorsement (CASR PART 133/138)

Class 1 driver’s licence

Certificate IV in Aviation

NVIS qualification

HUET

SLS Bronze Medallion / Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

Job description

Reach Beyond! CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!

At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:

Accountability:

Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.

Collaboration:

Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.

Care:

Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.

Integrity:

Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.

Excellence:

Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.

Role Summary

SAR Aircrew Officer

Tindal, NT | Fixed Base or Touring from Darwin

Relocation Support + Area Allowance

Reach Beyond!

At CHC Helicopter Australia, we deliver safe, reliable, and world-class helicopter services across the offshore energy sector, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.

For more than 75 years, CHC has been trusted to deliver aviation solutions in some of the most remote and challenging environments across the globe. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and operational excellence underpins the critical services we provide to our customers and the communities we serve.

Our people make the difference. With a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and professionalism, we help our customers and colleagues reach beyond what they thought possible.

All you have to do is get on board.

Role Summary

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

• 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 CHC 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.

Essential :

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

• 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’s licence.

Desirable :

• Certificate IV in Aviation (CASA compliance).
• SAR/EMS experience.
• Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) and Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS).
• SLS Bronze Medallion or Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue).
• NVIS qualification and night operation experience.
• FLIR imagery systems experience.

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

At CHC, 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.

We reserve the right to contact only shortlisted candidates.

Recruitment Agencies

We manage this vacancy directly and do not engage recruitment agencies for this role.

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