Line Pilot

Royal Flying Doctor Service; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Housing support in Gove

Job summary

Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT is seeking a Line Pilot to operate our Pilatus PC-12 fleet, delivering aeromedical retrievals and inter-hospital transfers across the Northern Territory. Based in Darwin or Gove, you will collaborate with flight nurses, doctors and engineers to reach remote communities.

You'll have training to upskill onto the PC-12 Pro, with ongoing development opportunities. This role combines aviation with meaningful work that directly improves health outcomes in rural

Qualifications

• Must hold CASA Commercial Pilot License (CPL(A) or higher).
• Current Instrument Rating with IPC.
• Approximately 2,000 hours total flight time.
• Approximately 1,500 hours PIC.
• Approximately 100 hours of night flying experience.
• Recent single-pilot IFR within past two years.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Operate Pilatus PC-12 fleet delivering aeromedical retrievals and inter-hospital transfers.
• Fly across the Northern Territory to remote communities.
• Collaborate with flight nurses, doctors, engineers and operational teams.

Skills

CPL(A) or higher

Instrument Rating + IPC

2000+ hours total

1500 hours PIC

100 hours night flying

Recent single-pilot IFR (2 years)

Teamwork in multidisciplinary teams

Job description

• Join the RFDS team bringing a new era of aeromedical retrieval to the NT
• Fly our newest PC-12 aircraft across Top End, Big Rivers and East Arnhem
• Relocation assistance (if applicable) to make Darwin your new base

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)

We are one of Australia’s most trusted and respected health and aeromedical service providers, delivering essential care to people across remote, rural and regional communities throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory.

As part of our ongoing strategic and operational activities within the Northern Territory, we are focused on strengthening our workforce and enhancing capability across the region. Our five-year Strategic Plan prioritises building innovative, responsive and better-connected services that improve health and wellbeing outcomes for all Australians.

You can watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at rfdsnt.com.au

Our values of Care, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation guide how we work, ensuring we deliver the highest standard of service and continue to improve outcomes for the communities we serve.

About the Opportunity

Every flight has a purpose.

As a Line Pilot with RFDS SA/NT, you'll operate our Pilatus PC-12 fleet, delivering life-saving aeromedical retrievals, inter-hospital patient transfers and primary healthcare missions across the Northern Territory.

Based in DARWIN OR GOVE, you'll fly into some of Australia's most unique and remote locations, working alongside highly skilled flight nurses, doctors, engineers and operational teams to deliver essential healthcare where it is needed most.

No two days are the same. One mission may involve responding to an emergency retrieval from a remote community, while the next sees you transporting patients between hospitals or supporting healthcare teams delivering services across regional and remote Australia.

As part of our commitment to developing our pilots, you'll have the opportunity to upskill onto the Pilatus PC-12 PRO, supported by comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.

This is more than a flying role. It's an opportunity to combine your passion for aviation with meaningful work that genuinely improves the lives of people living in rural and remote communities.

About You

You are a safety-focused pilot who enjoys operating in a dynamic environment where sound judgement, professionalism and teamwork are essential. You thrive under pressure, enjoy variety and are committed to delivering the highest standards of safety while supporting exceptional patient care.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• CASA Commercial Pilot License (CPL(A) or higher.
• Current Instrument Rating with a current Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC).
• Approximately 2,000 hours total flight time.
• Approximately 1,500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC).
• Approximately 100 hours of night flying experience.
• Recent single-pilot IFR experience within the past two years.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

If you're close to meeting these requirements and believe you have the skills, experience and capability to succeed in the role, we'd still love to hear from you.

Experience in the following will be highly regarded:

• Pilatus PC-12 operations.
• Turbine aircraft operations.
• Remote and regional flying.
• Aeromedical, emergency services or charter operations.
• Single-pilot IFR operations.
• Knowledge of rural and remote Australia.

Our Benefits

As part of our team, you will be supported to achieve your best while contributing to meaningful work that makes a real difference.

We offer:

• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,899 + $2,650 meal & entertainment)
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and recognition programs
• Learning and development opportunities

For pilots interested in experiencing one of Australia's most unique flying locations, we also have opportunities in Gove, with housing support available for pilots who choose to be based there.

Applying

To assist us in assessing your application, please upload the following documents as part of your application:

• Current Resume / CV.
• CASA Pilot License.
• Current CASA Medical Certificate.
• ASIC Card (if held).

Join the Flying Doctor

If you're looking for a career where every flight has purpose, every mission matters and your flying skills directly support communities across the Northern Territory, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Michael Jarman, Acting Head of Flight Operations via 0424 834 400 or Philip Remilton, Deputy Head of Flight Operations via 0427 714 428

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.