Helicopter Head of Training and Checking – Australia

Heli Preflight; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

Job summary

Coulson Aviation Australia is recruiting a Rotary Wing Head of Training & Checking (HOTAC) to lead training, checking and operational duties across aerial firefighting and related missions. The role requires flexibility to work away from base on short notice, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

The successful candidate will establish training systems, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with Part 61 and company requirements, while supporting emergency services, dispersal

Qualifications

• Australian CPL(H) is required.
• Australian Class 1 Medical is required.
• Minimum 5000 hours rotary experience and suitability for high demand operations.
• Desirable: NVIS Rating and Multi Engine Instrument Rating.
• Desirable CASA Part 61 Instructor/Examiner privileges.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Coulson Aviation complies with civil aviation legislation related to flight crew qualifications, training and checking.
• Establish and manage training procedures and materials for flight activities and ensure standardisation.
• Develop and manage training and checking schedules to meet Part 61 and Recency requirements.
• Develop and build training capabilities to suit company operations.
• Undertake training and checking duties in a flying role and manage assigned training personnel.
• Liaise with external training providers used to facilitate training and checking.

Skills

Rotary Wing Experience

Training & Checking

Safety Management

Operations Management

Leadership

NVIS Rating

Multi Engine Instrument Rating

Instructor/Examiner Privileges

Education

Australian CPL(H)

Australian Class 1 Medical

Job description

Rotary Wing Head of Training and Checking (HOTAC)

Company: Coulson Aviation Australia
Location: Bankstown, Sydney NSW
Type: Full time
Posted: 7 hours ago

Description

Coulson Aviation Australia is a subsidiary of global aerial firefighting leader Coulson Aviation and supports Australian States and Emergency Service Organisations with the provision of heavy aircraft and experienced team members.

Coulson Aviation Australia operates the New South Wales Rural Fire Service fleet of aerial firefighting and emergency services assets consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With a diverse fleet of a Boeing 737 FIRELINER™, Citation and King Air Command/Control aircraft, CH47D Chinooks, UH-60 Blackhawks and Bell 412 helicopters we operate a high paced year round operation.

In addition to the operation, Coulson Aviation Australia also manage all aspects of maintenance, fleet support systems and management.

For more information about Coulson Aviation Australia visit www.coulsonaviation.com.au

We are currently recruiting Rotary Wing Head of Training & Checking (HOTAC) to be part of our team.

The chosen candidate will work in a team environment conducting operational duties as well as training and checking responsibilities associated with aerial firefighting and flood response, crew/equipment transport, reconnaissance, search and rescue, disaster mitigation and related operations in support of emergency services. They must have a strong focus on safety and customer service.

The role requires flexibility and working away from home base at short notice and offers competitive salary and an emphasis on work/ life balance on offer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that Coulson Aviation complies with each provision of the civil aviation legislation that relates to the qualifications, training or checking of the operator’s flight crew and report to the head of flying operations on compliance;
• Establish and manage training procedures, documents and material associated with flight activities conducted by the organisation and ensure that training and checking of flight crew is standardised and conducted in accordance with approved Training and Checking System;
• Establish and manage training and checking schedules of company flight crew to ensure compliance with Part 61 and company Recency requirements;
• Develop and build training and checking capabilities to suit the company operations;
• Undertake training and checking duties in a flying role and effectively manage training and checking personnel appointed to the organisation, so that it functions smoothly and efficiently;
• Liaise and manage external training providers used in the facilitation of company training and checking

Experience Requirements:

• Australian CPL(H)
• 5000 hrs. Rotary Experience
• Australian Class 1 Medical
• Low Level Firefighting rating
• Low Level Sling Load Rating
• Low Level Winch Rating
• Minimum 3 year and 500 hours experience in remote area and unimproved landing area operations.
• Minimum 3 year and 500 hours background in Part 138 Aerial work operations including firefighting and/ or SAR EMS Operations
• Demonstrated experience in operational and organizational management.
• Experience managing administrative duties of this or similar roles
• The right to live and work in Australia

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• NVIS Rating
• Multi Engine Instrument Rating
• CASA Part 61 Instructor / Examiner privileges