AW189 Captain

Helicopter Jobs; Shire Of Broome; Vor Ort; AUD 220.000 - 360.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee benefits package

Wellbeing platform access

Zusammenfassung

PHI Aviation is seeking a dedicated AW189 Captain to join our team in Australia. The successful candidate will operate safely and efficiently, with flights conducted under company policies and aviation regulations.

The role includes a touring roster, based from major Australian capitals, and responsibilities covering planning, communication, and compliance. Ideal candidates hold AW189 type rating, ATPL(H) and current CASA medicals, with offshore command experience.

Qualifikationen

• AW189 type rating, ATPL(H) and medical certificates are required.
• Minimum offshore hours and extensive offshore experience stated.
• Licenses, ratings and certifications must be current before flight activity.

Aufgaben

• Maintain final authority over the aircraft during command and ensure safe conduct of flight.
• Observe regulatory rules and company procedures during all flight phases.
• Complete flight planning and establish communications with authorities as needed.
• Execute scheduled flights safely and manage delays or changes with leadership.
• Ensure licenses, medicals and proficiency are current and report status to Training Dept.
• Provide development opportunities to Co-Pilots within SOPs.
• Undertake non-flying tasks such as paperwork and helicopter husbandry as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Sound judgement

Initiative

Excellent communication

Relationship management

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

AW189 type rating

ATPL(H)

Command Instrument Rating

CASA Class 1 Medical

Jobbeschreibung

• Broome based role
• Touring Roster or Live on Site
• Permanent Full-Time Position

The Company

PHI is a global leader in helicopter services. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, PHI takes on some of the most challenging assignments in aviation to deliver high-quality helicopter support for energy customers and search and rescue authorities.

We are one of the safest helicopter operators in the world; every flight we take is guided by our core values of Safe, Efficient, Quality, Service.

About The Role

PHI Aviation is seeking a dedicated Helicopter AW189 Captain to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft and ensuring flights are conducted in compliance with company policies and aviation regulations.

This position will be on a touring roster flying from any major capital in Australia.

Responsibilities Of The Role Include

Safety and Command

• Ensure the safety of aircraft operations and all persons on board.
• Maintain final authority over the aircraft during command, ensuring safe conduct of the flight.

Regulatory Compliance

• Observe all Regulatory and Client rules and regulations, and the relevant RFM.
• Follow Company directives and procedures during flight planning, pre-flight inspection, in-flight operations, and post-flight reporting.

Flight Planning And Communication

• Complete flight planning and establish/maintain communications with the responsible authority, as necessary.

Flight Operations

• Complete flights as scheduled in a safe and timely manner.
• Make decisions on flight cancellations, delays, or amendments, reporting such circumstances to the Senior Base Pilot or Base & Contract Manager.

Certification And Training

• Ensure all licenses, ratings, medical certificates, and proficiency requirements are current before undertaking any Air Transport flight activity.
• Provide timely advice to the Training Department, Senior Base Pilot and Base & Contract Manager regarding the status of licenses, ratings, visa, medical certificates, or proficiency checks.
• Ensure training or testing required to maintain certifications is assigned in a timely manner.

Crew Development

• Provide opportunities for Co-Pilots to increase their skill and knowledge in standard operating procedures, when appropriately approved by the Training Department.

Administrative Duties

• Undertake non-flying tasks such as paperwork, helicopter husbandry, and facility housekeeping as assigned by the Senior Base Pilot, Base & Contract Manager, or higher management.

To be considered for this role, you will need a minimum of:

• AW189 type rating (essential)
• ATPL(H)
• Command Instrument Rating
• CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate
• 500 hours offshore command
• 4 years offshore experience, or two years offshore experience with one full year in Broome (all seasons)
• 1500 hrs rotary multi-engine multi-crew, or 1000 hrs rotary multi-engine multi-crew if 1000 hrs rotary offshore PIC
• 1000 hrs rotary multi-engine Pilot-in-Command Under Supervision (PICUS), or 500 hrs rotary multi-engine PICUS if 1000 hrs rotary offshore PIC.
• 100 hrs of rotary night flight as pilot-in-command or as co-pilot, with a minimum of 25 hours of rotary night offshore time

About You

• Sound judgement
• Initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent relationship management skills
• The ability to work well in a team

By joining our team, you will work in a rewarding and professional environment, with a diverse team of people sharing ideas and experiences.

We offer an employee benefits package and access to a comprehensive wellbeing platform.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact: [e-mail].

Applications close Friday, 02 October 2026. PHI reserves the right to commence shortlisting and remove the job advertisement prior to this date.