Helicopter Ag Pilot – Australia

Heli Preflight; Sunshine Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

McDermott Aviation seeks an experienced Agricultural Pilot to support aerial application operations across South East Queensland. This role involves low-level flying in dynamic environments, including spraying and spreading work across agricultural and forestry programs, with travel between locations as contracts require.

The successful candidate will hold CPL(H), Agricultural Rating, and substantial flight experience, including hours and PIC, to operate across varied locations, weather, and

Qualifications

• CPL(H) licence required.
• Agricultural Rating required.
• Minimum 1000 hours total flight time.
• Minimum 500 hours PIC.
• Minimum 500 hours turbine experience.
• Minimum 100 hours aerial application (spraying).

Responsibilities

• Support aerial application operations across South East Queensland.
• Perform low-level flying in dynamic environments for spraying and spreading tasks.
• Travel between locations as contracts require and weather/operational conditions allow.

Skills

CPL(H)

Agricultural Rating

Total flight time (1000+ hrs)

PIC (500+ hrs)

Turbine experience (500+ hrs)

Aerial application (spraying) 100+ hrs

Job description

Ag Pilot – Rotary Wing

Company: MCDERMOTT AVIATION
Location: Cooroy, Sunshine Coast QLD
Type: Casual/Vacation
Posted: 9 hours ago

Description

About Us

McDermott Aviation is Australia’s largest privately owned helicopter company, delivering specialised aviation operations across aerial application, firefighting, utility and disaster response.

We support critical operations that make a real impact, working across diverse and often remote environments with a strong focus on safety, professionalism and operational performance.

Our teams are made up of experienced aviation professionals who value teamwork, capability and getting the job done safely and efficiently.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Pilot to support aerial application operations across South East Queensland. This role involves low-level flying in dynamic environments, including spraying and spreading work across agricultural and forestry programs. Flying is operationally driven and may involve consecutive flying days and travel between locations,

depending on weather and contract requirements.

Key Requirements

• CPL(H)
• Agricultural Rating
• Minimum 1000 hours total flight time
• Minimum 500 hours PIC
• Minimum 500 hours turbine experience
• Minimum 100 hours aerial application (spraying)
• Experience on aircraft such as Bell 47, AS355, AS350 B3 or Bell 206 (preferred)

What You Can Expect

• Exposure to specialised aviation operations in unique environments
• Opportunity to build technical and operational capability
• A practical, team-focused working environment
• Work across varied locations and contracts
• A strong focus on safety and operational standards

Additional Information

• Flying is conducted across various locations throughout South East Queensland
• Work is subject to operational and weather conditions
• Pilots must be comfortable working in remote and changing environments

McDermott Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates and are committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace.