Checking & Training Aircrew Officer

Helicopter Jobs; Victoria; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rostering patterns

Ongoing training & development

Career progression opportunities

Autonomy and empowerment

Supportive safety-focused environment

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking an experienced Touring Aircrew Officer Instructor to support our Aviation & Critical Services network across Queensland, South Australia and Victoria. You will lead, train and assess aircrew in HEMS/SAR missions, operating across multiple bases in a dynamic touring environment.

The role requires extensive Aircrew Officer experience, instructor credentials, and a strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1000 hours as an Aircrew Officer
• Current and qualified Aircrew Officer Instructor
• Minimum of 500 hours EMS experience
• AW139 Front Left Seat experience
• Certificate IV in Aviation AVI40116/AVI40119/AVI40225 or AVI40225
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)
• Strong self-management and touring environment capability
• Demonstrate leadership and management potential

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe flight operations in accordance with CASA requirements, contractual obligations and Babcock policies and procedures
• Develop, deliver and assess flight skills and non-technical skills per Babcock’s Check and Training System
• Deliver ground instruction and assessment to staff and client staff for training programs
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement, ensuring high-quality flight standards and materials
• Participate in instructor standards meetings and annual conferences
• Conduct HEMS and SAR operations as an Aircrew Officer
• Operate rescue hoist systems and mission equipment per Exposition
• Perform Front Left Seat duties by day and NVIS use
• Provide accurate flight observations and safety information to the Pilot
• Support Medical Transport Specialists in critical interventions
• Maintain readiness of aircraft role equipment
• Install and check mission-specific equipment
• Complete pre-flight and post-flight paperwork
• Report operational/maintenance deficiencies and ensure cabin safety
• Maintain recencies and proficiency checks
• Undertake other duties as directed by leadership

Skills

Aircrew Officer experience

Instructor experience

Leadership potential

Safety-focused

Touring environment adaptability

Self-management

Education

AVI40116 Aviation AVI

AVI40119 Aviation AVI

AVI40225 Aviation AVI

TAE (Training & Assessment)

Job description

Your Role

Take your Aircrew Officer career further.

Touring Aircrew Officer Instructor

• Full-time touring opportunity
• HEMS & Search and Rescue
• Multiple locations

Your Role

Take your Aircrew Officer career further.

Looking for greater variety, operational challenge and the opportunity to make a genuine difference?

We are seeking applications from experienced Aircrew Officer Instructors to join our touring workforce, supporting Babcock’s Aviation & Critical Services operations across Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.

As a Touring Aircrew Officer, you’ll work alongside highly skilled aviation and medical professionals in a dynamic, high-performance environment. Operating across multiple bases and mission profiles, you’ll bring your experience, adaptability and sound judgement to helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) and Search and Rescue operations where teamwork, readiness and professionalism matter.

For the right person, this is an opportunity to combine the flexibility and variety of a touring lifestyle with meaningful work that contributes directly to the safety and wellbeing of the communities we serve.

What You’ll Do

As a Touring Aircrew Officer Instructor, you will contribute to the safe and effective delivery of our aviation operations by:

• Conducting safe flight operations in accordance with CASA requirements, contractual obligations and Babcock policies and procedures
• Developing, delivering and assessing flight skills and non-technical skills IAW Babcock’s Check and Training System
• Delivering ground instruction and assessment to Babcock staff and client staff for initial and recurrent training programs
• Contribute effectively towards our Continuous Improvement focus, ensuring our flight standards, training materials and assessment standards are the highest possible quality
• Participate in monthly Instructor standards meetings and annual Standards conferences
• Conducting HEMS and Search and Rescue operations as an Aircrew Officer
• Operating rescue hoist systems and associated mission equipment in accordance with the Babcock Exposition
• Performing Front Left Seat (FLS) duties by day and utilising Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS)
• Providing accurate visual observations and flight-relevant information to the Pilot, including clearances, personnel movements and flight safety information
• Supporting Medical Transport Specialists in the delivery of critical interventions within your scope of practice, training and contractual requirements
• Maintaining the continuous operational readiness of aircraft role equipment
• Employing, installing and checking mission-specific role equipment
• Completing aircraft pre-flight preparation, post-flight activities and required documentation
• Identifying and promptly reporting operational or maintenance deficienciesli> Ensuring the safe configuration and security of the aircraft cabin and equipment
• Maintaining all required recencies, currencies and proficiency checks, including participation in associated training activities
• Undertaking other operational duties as directed by the Deputy Chief Aircrew Officer or Chief Aircrew Officer.

About You

You are an experienced aviation professional with demonstratable Instructor experience on AW139 or B412, an impeccable record of behaviour and safety, who performs at your best in demanding operational environments. You are adaptable, safety-focused and comfortable integrating quickly into established teams across different locations. Just as importantly, you bring a professional attitude, sound judgement and a commitment to maintaining the highest operational standards.

To Be Considered, You Will Have:

• A minimum of 1000 hours' experience as an Aircrew Officer
• Current and qualified Aircrew Officer Instructor
• A minimum of 500 hours' EMS experience
• AW139 Front Left Seat experience
• Certificate IV in Aviation AVI40116 (Aircrewman), AVI40119 (Aircrew Officer), or Certificate IV in Airborne Operations (AVI40225)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)
• Strong self-management skills and the initiative to operate effectively in a touring environment
• Demonstrate leadership and management potential
• A collaborative, professional approach and a genuine commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Preference will be given to QLD based applicants.

We Would Also Welcome Candidates With:

• Previous management or supervisory experience
• Rescue Crew Officer experience
• Bell 412 and /or H145 experience.

Why is this role so important?

As part of the Flight Operations Team in RSC, you’ll be part of a team that sets the example, shapes the culture and demonstrates the standard to the rest of the team.

We Offer

• A flexible roster pattern- not just the standard 15,13- we will also consider patterns such as 7,7 or 5,2, or 4,3.
• Autonomy and empowerment to perform your role without micromanagement
• A supportive, safety-focused and professional environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to pursue career development and internal progression
• The opportunity to grow your business acumen and develop your leadership and management potential.

Why Babcock

At Babcock, you’ll be part of a team delivering critical aviation services where the work you do has real purpose.

We Offer

• Purpose-driven work supporting critical aviation services and the communities that rely on them
• Operational variety, with the opportunity to work across multiple bases, teams and mission profiles
• A supportive, safety-focused and professional environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to pursue career development and internal progression
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced aviation, aircrew and medical professionals
• A workplace that values safety, integrity, inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to be part of something BIG.

Ready for your next challenge

If you’re an experienced Aircrew Officer looking for greater variety, meaningful operational work and the opportunity to contribute your skills across Babcock’s Aviation & Critical Services network, we’d like to hear from you.

Ref #: SF 77019

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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