Line Pilot

Flying Doctor; Port Augusta; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Salary packaging

Retention bonus

6 weeks annual leave

Training with Flight Simulator

Job summary

RFDS SA/NT seeks a Line Pilot based in Port Augusta to lead aeromedical flight operations, patient transfers and healthcare-charter missions across SA and NT. You will join a multi-disciplinary crew delivering emergency and primary health care with state-of-the-art flight tech.

The role requires CASA CPL, 2000 hours total and 1500 in command, plus 100 night hours and recent single-pilot IFR. Competitive salary, relocation help and a comprehensive leave package are offered.

Qualifications

• CASA CPL (A) required.
• Minimum 2000 total flight hours.
• Minimum 1500 hours in command.
• 100 hours of night flying experience.
• Ability to work independently in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Recent single pilot IFR within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Complete flight operations for aeromedical evacuations and inter-hospital transfers.
• Coordinate healthcare personnel charter flights across NT and SA.
• Work with aviation tech and medical teams to deliver emergency care.
• Operate within RFDS SA/NT values of care, integrity and collaboration.

Skills

CASA CPL (A)

2000 total flight hours

1500 hours in command

100 hours night flying

Independent work ability

Recent single pilot IFR within 2 years

Tools

PC12 experience

PC24 experience

Remote areas flying

Job description

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Full time permanent position available in Port Augusta.

Generous salary + Superannuation + Retention payments + more.

6 weeks annual leave + Relocation Package + Salary Packaging.

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

Australia’s most reputable charity , RFDS provides 24-hour emergency, aeromedical and primary health care services to those who live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia.

Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS SA/NT exists to support happier and healthier Australians no matter where they live, work or play. We presently operate a total of 21 aircraft; 19 Pilatus PC-12s and 2 Pilatus PC-24 Medi-Jets across our bases in Alice Springs, Adelaide, Darwin and Port Augusta.

About this Opportunity

RFDS SA/NT’s Line Pilots are at the forefront of aeromedical aviation. Our Pilots are an integral part of a multi-disciplined crew in an organisation that prides itself in providing excellence in vital health care services to people living and working in regional, rural and remote central Australia.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Head of Flight Operations, as our next Line Pilot, you will be inspired to complete flight operations for aeromedical evacuations , inter-hospital patient transfers , and healthcare personnel charter flights across Northern Territory and South Australia.

You’ll work with the latest technology in aviation and alongside the best health professionals to provide emergency and primary health care to people in regional, rural, and remote communities across SA and NT. This will include emergency aeromedical flight services in the outback, delivering charter flights for our primary health care team and associated equipment and complete routine patient transfers.

• Reliable and responsive with a can-do attitude.
• Self-motivated with substantial organisational and decision-making capabilities, particularly in high pressure/stressful situations.
• Passionate about abiding to RFDS SA/NT values of care, integrity, collaboration, and innovation!

To be considered for the role you require:

• CASA CPL (A).
• Minimum 2000 total flight hours.
• Minimum 1500 hours in command.
• 100 hours of night flying experience.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Recent single pilot IFR (within 2 years).

In addition to the above requirements, your application would be enhanced with:

• Experience in operating aircraft in remote areas.
• Experience flying PC12 or PC24 aircraft.
• Knowledge of rural and remote Australia.
• Experience and training in emergency retrieval practices.
• Experience operating a turbine engine aircraft

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. RFDS SA/NT offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

In addition, we also offer:

• Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
  • packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills.
  • packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.
• $5,000 annual retention bonus guaranteed.
• 3.5% Non-Capital City allowance.
• 6 weeks of annual leave per year.
• Relocation Assistance Package.
• Comprehensive ground school for new starters with State-of-the-art Flight Simulator.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Philip Remilton, Deputy Head of Flight Operations via 0427 714 428.

Applications close at 11:59pm on 25 November 2026.

RFDS SA/NT has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Please note that as part of the recruitment process, you may be subject to several pre-employment checks, including a national police clearance, Working with Children Clearance, medical assessment and functional capacity evaluation. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

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.