AW189 Captain

PHI International; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

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Employee benefits package

Job summary

PHI Aviation is seeking a dedicated Helicopter AW189 Captain to join our team for safe and efficient operation of aircraft across Australia on a touring roster.

Minimum qualifications include ATPL(H), Command Instrument Rating and CASA Class 1 Medical with extensive offshore hours. You will maintain high safety standards, lead crew, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with Training and Management. Applications close October 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• ATPL(H) and Command Instrument Rating required.
• CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate required.
• Minimum offshore experience with 1500 hours rotary multi-engine, multi-crew or 1000 hours offshore PIC under certain conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain final authority over the aircraft during command and ensure safe flight operations.
• Perform flight planning, pre-flight inspections, in-flight operations, and post-flight reporting per procedures.
• Ensure licenses, ratings, medicals and proficiency are current.
• Provide guidance to training and management on status of licenses, visas and certifications.
• Lead Co-Pilots to improve SOP knowledge and safety practices.
• Undertake non-flying administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Sound judgement

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

ATPL(H)

Command Instrument Rating

CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate

Job description

PHI is a global leader in helicopter services. In the AsiaPacific (APAC) region, PHI takes on some of the most challenging assignments inaviation to deliver high-quality helicopter support for energy customers andsearch 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 tojoin our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe andefficient operation of the aircraft and ensuring flights are conducted incompliance with company policies and aviation regulations.

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

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Safety and Command:
• Ensure the safety of aircraft operations and all persons onboard.
• Maintain final authority over the aircraft during command,ensuring safe conduct of the flight.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Observe all Regulatory and Client rules and regulations, andthe relevant RFM.
• Follow Company directives and procedures during flightplanning, pre-flight inspection, in-flight operations, and post-flightreporting.
• Flight Planning and Communication:
• Complete flight planning and establish/maintain communicationswith 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 & ContractManager.
• Certification and Training:
• Ensure all licenses, ratings, medical certificates, andproficiency requirements are current before undertaking any Air Transportflight activity.
• Provide timely advice to the Training Department, Senior BasePilot and Base & Contract Manager regarding the status of licenses,ratings, visa, medical certificates, or proficiency checks.
• Ensure training or testing required to maintain certificationsis assigned in a timely manner.
• Crew Development:
• Provide opportunities for Co-Pilots to increase their skill andknowledge in standard operating procedures, when appropriately approved by theTraining Department.
• Administrative Duties:
• Undertake non-flying tasks such as paperwork, helicopterhusbandry, 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:

• ATPL(H)
• Command Instrument Rating
• CASA Class 1 Medical Certificate
• 500 hours offshore command
• 4 years offshore experience, or two years offshore experience withone full year in Broome (all seasons)
• 1500 hrs rotary multi-engine multi-crew, or 1000 hrs rotary multi-enginemulti-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 asco-pilot, with a minimum of 25 hours of rotary night offshore time

About you:

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

By joining our team, you will work in arewarding and professional environment, with a diverse team of people sharingideas and experiences.

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

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