B206 Tour Pilot – Australia

Heli Preflight; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wage

Fixed base

Close-knit team

Opportunity to fly in iconic location

Job summary

Zoom Helicopters is seeking a professional helicopter pilot to join our Cairns team. The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and delivering memorable scenic flights over the Great Barrier Reef region.

The ideal candidate has 700+ total flight hours, turbine experience, and preferably Bell 206B/L and pontoons/ship landing experience, along with ASIC and DG Awareness certification. Full-time position with above award wages and a stable base location awaits.

Qualifications

• 700 hours total time required.
• Turbine experience is essential.
• Bell 206B/L experience preferred.
• Pontoon/ship landing experience preferred.
• Strong safety and professionalism expected.
• People-oriented with excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Fly helicopters for scenic flights and tours from base in Cairns.
• Maintain safety and operational standards on all flights.
• Provide high-quality customer service and safety briefings.
• Work as part of a supportive, close-knit team.

Skills

Total flight time

Turbine experience

Bell 206B/L experience

Pontoon/ship landing experience

Safety-focused

Customer service

ASIC

DG Awareness certificate

Education

ASIC certification

DG Awareness certificate

Job description

Zoom Helicopters is a growing, family owned and operated tourism business based in Cairns, Queensland, providing the top-rated scenic flights over the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and surrounding area. We pride ourselves on being a tight-knit team where safety, customer service, and a positive attitude always come first.

We’re looking for our next friendly, professional helicopter pilot to join our team. The ideal candidate will not only have a strong focus on safety, but also a warm, approachable personality – someone who enjoys meeting new people, creating memorable experiences for our customers, and working together as part of a supportive team.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 700 hours total time
• Turbine experience (essential)
• Bell 206B/L experience (preferred)
• Pontoon/ship landing experience (preferred)
• Strong focus on safety and professionalism
• A genuine people person with great customer service skills
• Positive, can-do attitude and team player
• ASIC
• DG Awareness certificate

What we offer:

• Full-time position
• Above award wage
• Fixed base (great for family life)
• Be a part of a close-knit, supportive team where your contribution really matters
• Opportunity to fly in one of the world’s most stunning places

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.