AS350 Firefighting Pilot - Seasonal Contractor

Heli Preflight; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 221,000 - 332,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Accommodation covered

Job summary

Orange Helicopters in Orange, NSW seeks an experienced AS350 B3+ Fire Pilot for the 2026/27 Australian fire season as a seasonal contractor. The role focuses on firefighting, aerial work, longline operations, and coordination with fire agencies.

Applicants must hold CASA CPL(H) or higher, Class 1 Medical, ASIC, and proven AS350 firefighting experience. During quieter periods, additional aviation, operational, or logistical duties may be available.

Qualifications

• Hold a CASA CPL(H) or higher.
• Hold a current Class 1 Medical.
• Hold a current ASIC.
• Be an experienced AS350 pilot.
• Be an experienced Longline / VRLL pilot.
• Hold the appropriate Low Level and Sling Load qualifications/endorsements.
• Have demonstrated aerial firefighting or relevant utility helicopter experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake AS350 B3+ firefighting and aerial-work operations.
• Manage aerial firefighting and water-bombing tasks.
• Conduct longline and sling operations.
• Perform fire mapping and aerial reconnaissance.
• Plan flights considering weather, terrain, fuel and operations.
• Coordinate with fire agencies, incident controllers and ground crews.
• Complete pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
• Maintain accurate flight and operational records.
• Engage in additional line-pilot and aerial-work duties as required.

Skills

AS350 piloting

Firefighting / longline

Safety-critical decision making

Education

CASA CPL(H) or higher

Class 1 Medical

ASIC

Job description

Orange Helicopters in Orange, NSW seeks an experienced AS350 B3+ Fire Pilot for the 2026/27 Australian fire season as a seasonal contractor. The role focuses on firefighting, aerial work, longline operations, and coordination with fire agencies.

Applicants must hold CASA CPL(H) or higher, Class 1 Medical, ASIC, and proven AS350 firefighting experience. During quieter periods, additional aviation, operational, or logistical duties may be available.