Aircrew Officer

Helicopter Jobs; Hobart; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging options

Job summary

StarFlight Australia, a joint venture delivering medical transport, search and rescue, and aerial law enforcement, seeks an Aircrew Officer to join the Cambridge Aerodrome team in Hobart. You will contribute to rapid aeromedical interventions and police response across Tasmania, supporting crews in challenging environments.

The role requires extensive aviation qualifications, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work closely with pilots and medical teams.

Qualifications

• Background in aeromedical retrieval, SAR, or aerial law enforcement/military.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Hold or obtain RWVP Tasmania.
• Domiciled within 2 hours drive of Hobart.
• Minimum 500 hours as a Helicopter Aircrew Officer.
• CASA Class 2 Medical Certificate.
• Level 2 Occupational Health and Safety First Aid qualification.
• Crew Resource Management / Human Factors.
• HUET / EBS Qualified.
• Dangerous Goods Awareness.
• Ability to pass the LifeFlight Functionality Assessment (ACO).
• NVIS qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist pilot in aeromedical, SAR, emergency, and government support missions.
• Ensure Captain is advised on safety, serviceability and effectiveness of aircraft operations.
• Complete flight and task documentation and briefing/debriefing of crews.
• Undertake and support operational duties during emergencies and disasters as necessary.
• Carry out duties and training per StarFlight Australia Operations Manual.

Skills

Aeromedical retrieval

SAR operations

Winch operations

Crew Resource Mgmt

Safety mindset

Education

Certificate IV Aviation – Aircrew Officer

Job description

Aircrew Officer - StarFlight

• Defence / Emergency / Security
• Emergency Services
• Hobart
• Permanent / Full Time

29/10/2026

• Deliver SAR, EMS & police missions across Tasmania
• 4/4 roster for genuine work-life balance
• Attractive Salary Packaging options

StarFlight Australia — a joint venture between LifeFlight Australia, and Linfox group —delivers specialist helicopter operations for Medical Transport, Search and Rescue, Aerial Law enforcement, and Aerial firefighting across Australia. Our skilled crews and state-of-the‑art aircraft operate to the highest safety and performance standards possible, ensuring vital missions are carried out with precision, professionalism, and care.

About The Role

As a result of a promotion within the team, we are seeking a new Aircrew Officer to join our team based at Cambridge Aerodrome in Hobart.

We’re seeking a highly skilled, and outcome focussed ACO to deliver rapid aeromedical interventions, police response and search & rescue operations in Australia’s most challenging environment. From day one, you’ll serve as the vital link in Tasmania’s health and Police network. Saving lives and improving patient outcomes for isolated regional and remote communities.

Duties

Working a 4 on/4 off roster, you’ll take on front-left seat and rear cabin duties for critical missions. These include:

• Winch operations over land and water
• Primary response tasks
• Search and rescue (SAR) missions
• Inter‑facility transfers

About You

You will have a demonstrated background in aeromedical retrieval, search and rescue, or aerial law enforcement/military, and are looking for your next challenge. Along with excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in being part of a team, you will be comfortable offering operational support including administrative and other non‑flight tasks.

Key Accountabilities

As an Aircrew Officer, your key accountabilities are to:

• Assist the pilot to carry out all aeromedical, search and rescue, emergency and counter disaster operations and other government support duties.
• Ensure the Captain is promptly advised on all matters affecting the safety, serviceability or effectiveness of the aircraft or the operation.
• Carry out all duties and training in accordance with the StarFlight Australia’s Operations Manual.
• Assist in ensuring that all flight and task documentation is accurately completed and that all crews are adequately briefed and debriefed on any deficiencies promptly addressed.
• Undertake and support operational duties during emergencies and disasters as necessary.

Mandatory Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• A safety-first attitude
• Enthusiasm and a drive to achieve and maintain the highest level of competency for Medical Transport and Emergency Service Operations
• Hold or to obtain a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) Tasmania
• Domiciled within 2 hours drive of Hobart
• Minimum 500 hours as a Helicopter Aircrew Officer
• Certificate IV Aviation – Aircrew Officer
• SAR / EMS experience on B412 or EC/H145
• Winch Endorsement
• NVIS qualification
• CASA Class 2 Medical Certificate
• Level 2 Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Qualification
• Crew Resource Management / Human Factors
• HUET / EBS Qualified
• Dangerous Good Awareness
• Ability to pass the LifeFlight Functionality Assessment (ACO)

Highly Desirable

• Minimum 100 hours NVIS experience, including night winching
• Front Left Hand Seat Operations (IFR)
• AROC (Aeronautical Radio Operator’s Certificate)
• FLIR operations
• Be fully vaccinated against MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B

Functionality Assessment

The Functionality Test for the ACO role is made of the following components and is to be completed within a two (2) hour timeframe.

• Assessment 1 – Abdominal Strength Test – 30 sit‑ups under 2 minutes
• Assessment 2 – Upper Body Strength Test – 20 push‑ups under 2 minutes
• Assessment 3 – Safe lifting techniques – 5 kettlebell deadlifts
• Assessment 4 – 1km Equipment Transfer (16kg) – under 10 minutes
• Assessment 5 – 500m Stretcher Carry (16kg) – under 6 minutes

What’s in it for you?

Work/Life Balance

Enjoy genuine work‑life balance with a predictable 4‑on/4‑off roster that lets you plan life around your schedule. Based in Hobart, you’ll enjoy the best of Tasmania—spectacular hikes, pristine beaches, a thriving food and wine scene, plus great schools, affordable housing, and a safe, welcoming community—so you and your family can make the most of your downtime in one of Australia’s most liveable cities.

Operational Excellence

StarFlight Australia is a partnership between LifeFlight Australia and the Linfox group of companies, combining aviation, medical, logistics, and transport expertise with a shared mission: saving lives and serving communities. Backed by LifeFlight’s reputation for excellence in aeromedical and rescue services, and StarFlight Victoria’s support of Aerial Law Enforcement operations, StarFlight Australia’s operational strength and diversity delivers state‑of‑the‑art capability across Australia.

Meaningful Impact

You will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. The organisation is dedicated to saving lives, delivering critical care services, and responding to emergencies. Employees can take pride in contributing to a mission‑driven organisation focused on making a positive difference in the community.

Collaboration & Support

We are committed to fostering a culture of camaraderie and teamwork. Our aeromedical operations thrive on the close collaboration between medical professionals, pilots, and support staff, all working together in high‑pressure environments. We value a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals can rely on one another, creating a strong sense of purpose and unity. By harnessing the power of teamwork and pooling our strengths, we believe we can overcome any challenge, achieve our goals, and find fulfillment in the critical work we do.

Salary Packaging Options

As an employee, you have the opportunity to benefit from salary packaging, allowing you to allocate up to $15,900 per Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year towards general living expenses. This includes covering various everyday costs like groceries, petrol, mortgage, rent, and school fees, providing you with added financial flexibility and support.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo national police check as a condition of employment.

Preference for the successful applicant to be fully vaccinated against MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B and vaccinated and hold or be eligible to hold a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (WRVP) Tasmania as a condition of employment.

All roles are based in Tasmania, and we’re looking for people who are ready to call this beautiful state home.

No FIFO.

Applications close Friday, 13 November 2026.