AW139 NVIS SAR/HEMS Captain – Australia

Heli Preflight; Western Australia; Vor Ort; AUD 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CHC Helicopter Australia seeks a highly experienced AW139 EMS Captain to join our offshore emergency medical services team. The role requires current ATPL(H), IR-C-ME(H) with renewals, and extensive flight hours including PIC on multi-engine aircraft.

A Type Rating on AW139 with PIC hours is essential, plus NVIS and winch endorsement. Applicants must have SAR/EMS experience and the ability to obtain CASA Class 1 Medical and ASIC.

Qualifikationen

• ATPL(H) mandatory and current.
• IR-C-ME(H) with minimum renewals.
• Minimum 3000 flying hours, 1200 multi-engine hours.
• 2000 PIC hours and 100 PIC hours on AW139 or equivalent.
• NVIS and night-flying experience.
• AW139 type rating with 100 PIC hours on type.
• CASA Class 1 Medical and ASIC clearance.
• SAR/EMS experience preferred.

Kenntnisse

ATPL(H)

IR-C-ME(H)

3000 hours (H)

1200 multi-engine hours (H)

2000 PIC hours (H)

AW139 Type Rating

NVIS rating

200 hours night flying

Low Level with Winch Endorsement

CASA Class 1 Medical

ASIC clearance

SAR/EMS experience

Jobbeschreibung

Company: CHC
Posted: Monday, 26 October 2026

Description

Posted Date: 23 hours ago (10/26/2026 11:37 AM)
Requisition ID: 2026-7379
# of Openings: 1
Category: Flight Operations

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

AW139 EMS Captain

Permanent, Full-time

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

We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced pilots for an AW139 EMS Captain position supporting our DFES Contract.

The position operates on an eight-day roster cycle comprising two day shifts, two night shifts and four consecutive days off.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

• Valid ATPL(H)
• Valid IR-C-ME(H) with a minimum of 3 renewals
• Minimum 3000 flying hours (H)
• Minimum 1200 multi-engine hours (H)
• Minimum 2000 flying hours Pilot-In-Command (PIC) (H)
• Current AW139 Type Rating with 100 PIC hours on type
• NVIS rating
• 200 hours night flying
• Low Level rating with Winch Endorsement
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CASA Class 1 Medical and Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Previous SAR/EMS experience

Key Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented approach
• Positive attitude and strong team orientation
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment

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 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.