Lead Training & Checking Aircrew Officer

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service in Newcastle NSW seeks a Lead Training & Checking Aircrew Officer to head the ACO training and checking team. You will develop people, maintain high operational standards, and ensure rear cabin training meets CASA requirements.

You will travel between NSW bases to deliver training, oversee materials, and partner with senior leaders to drive capability and safety across aeromedical and rescue operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Training and Checking Aircrew Officer (TCACO).
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of operational flight standards.
• Ability to satisfy Working With Children Check and National Police Check requirements.
• Flexibility to undertake regular travel between NSW bases.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the ACO training and checking team, fostering a positive, respectful, and high-performing culture.
• Monitor operational flight standards and consistent rear cabin training practices across all bases.
• Oversee training for Aircrew Officers, TCACOs, ACO Line Trainers, and Medical Transport Specialists (MTS).
• Develop and maintain training materials, manuals and procedures.
• Work closely with the Head of Training and Checking, Chief Aircrew Officer and operational teams to identify training needs and improve capability.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure training aligns with applicable CASA regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve training, procedures and operational consistency.
• Regular travel between Tamworth, Belmont and Lismore bases to support training delivery.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Aircrew standards knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Safety culture

Education

Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrew Officer)

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Class 2 Aviation Medical Certificate

Current driver's licence

Job description

Lead Training & Checking Aircrew Officer

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service – Newcastle NSW

Ready to take the lead? Put your aircrew training expertise to work in a role where developing people, strengthening operational standards and supporting life-saving missions go hand in hand.

• Lead a team supporting critical aeromedical and rescue operations
• Make a meaningful difference in a purpose-driven, life-saving organisation
• Competitive remuneration package and access not-for-profit salary packaging benefits

About Us

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is a not-for-profit organisation providing world class aeromedical, search and rescue services to those in need 24/7. The Service has 50 years of proud history, and operates from three bases in NSW (Tamworth, Belmont, Lismore) in addition to a Head Office and Deep Level Maintenance (DLM) facility based in Broadmeadow NSW. With a clear vision for our future – to be Australia’s leading Aeromedical and Rescue Service provider, we know the key to success is a motivated, trained, and empowered team operating within a culture of professionalism and accountability.

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Lead Training & Checking Aircrew Officer to lead our Aircrew Officer (ACO) training and checking team and drive consistent, high-quality training across the Service. Reporting to the Head of Training and Checking, you will play a key role in developing our people, maintaining operational standards and ensuring rear cabin training meets regulatory requirements and operational needs.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, coach and develop the ACO training and checking team, fostering a positive, respectful, and high-performing culture
• Monitor operational flight standards and consistent rear cabin training practices across all bases
• Oversee training for Aircrew Officers, TCACOs, ACO Line Trainers, and Medical Transport Specialists (MTS)
• Develop and maintain training materials, manuals and procedures
• Work closely with the Head of Training and Checking, Chief Aircrew Officer and operational teams to identify training needs and improve capability
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure training aligns with applicable CASA regulations
• Identify opportunities to improve training, procedures and operational consistency

This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with leadership, helping build the capability and confidence of our aircrew while contributing to the safe and effective delivery of our aeromedical and rescue operations.

Regular travel between our Tamworth, Belmont and Lismore bases will be an expectation of this role to support training delivery, maintain consistency and build relationships with teams across the Service.

About You

You are an experienced Aircrew Officer and training professional who is passionate about developing people and maintaining high operational standards.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Experience as a Training and Checking Aircrew Officer (TCACO)
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills
• A strong technical knowledge and understanding of operational flight standards
• Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills
• An ability to build effective relationships in a complex operational environment
• A proactive approach to safety, compliance and continuous improvement
• The flexibility and willingness to undertake regular travel between our NSW bases

Essential Qualifications and Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrew Officer)
• Winch endorsement and NVG qualification
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Class 2 Aviation Medical Certificate
• Provide First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation, Down the Wire, HUET, CRM, Aircrew IFR Theory, and communications and radio procedures training
• Current driver's licence
• Ability to satisfy Working With Children Check and National Police Check requirements

Ideally, you will be located within 1hr of one of our operational bases.

Financial relocation assistance on offer!

Applications close 25 November 2026. Applications will however be reviewed and interviews conducted as they are received, so we encourage early applications. WRHS reserves the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified.

This position is identified as Category A in accordance with NSW Health’s framework for the assessment, screening and vaccination of workers to minimise the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. As such, it is an essential requirement that you comply with the Service’s policies relating to Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases, including the provision of evidence of protection.

WRHS is an equal opportunity employer who value a diverse workforce and recognise the innovation and competitive advantage this creates. We are excited to hear from applicants who come from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia as well as complete a pre-employment medical examination and National Police History Check.