Line Pilot - Various Locations - Full Time

Doctor Service Of Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Relocation assistance

Up to 6 weeks annual leave

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Job summary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) South Eastern Section is seeking Line Pilots to support aeromedical missions from bases in Dubbo, Broken Hill or Launceston. You’ll join a dynamic team, operate in remote Australia, and play a key role in delivering essential healthcare when it matters most.

The role requires a CPL with ATPL, multi-engine command instrument rating, Class 1 medical, 2,500 total hours with 2,000 hours PIC and 500 hours multi-engine PIC, 100 hours night and 100 instrument

Qualifications

• Must hold Australian CPL with ATPL subjects and appropriate medical clearance.
• Total flight time and PIC time meet the minimum thresholds listed.
• Night and instrument time requirements apply as stated.
• Citizenship or valid work visa for Australia is required.

Skills

Team player

Safety-minded

Adaptable

Education

Australian CPL with ATPL subjects

Multi engine command instrument rating

Class 1 Medical

Total time - 2500 Hours

Total time in command - 2000 Hours

Total time in command - multi engine - 500 hours

Night experience - 100 Hours

Instrument time - 100 Hours

Australian citizenship, residency or an approved work visa

Job description

Take Your Career to New Heights – Become an RFDS Line Pilot based out of Dubbo, Broken Hill or Launceston!

Ready for a role where every day is an adventure? At the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section), our Line Pilots are the heartbeat of our aeromedical operations—connecting rural, regional, and remote communities to life-saving healthcare. No two days are the same. You’ll face challenges, experience incredible highlights, and make a real impact.

Why you’ll love flying with us - Our NEW Enterprise Agreement!

More Freedom. More Flexibility. More Rewards.

• Competitive salary, once checked to line - $145,000+
• Earn more with paid overtime - $1,200 for working on an RDO
• Work-life balance built in - maximum rostered availability of 168 hours per 28-day cycle
• Your time, your way- rosters published 28 days in advance for ultimate flexibility

About You:

You’re a confident, capable team player who thrives in dynamic environments. You’re agile, focused and most importantly, you’re passionate about making a difference.

To fly with us as a Line Pilot you will have the essential requirements of:

• Australian CPL with ATPL subjects
• Multi engine command instrument rating
• Class 1 Medical
• Total time - 2500 Hours
• Total time in command - 2000 Hours
• Total time in command - multi engine - 500 hours
• Night experience - 100 Hours
• Instrument time - 100 Hours
• Australian citizenship, residency or an approved work visa

In addition, it is desirable for our Line Pilots to possess:

• Single Pilot experience
• Remote area flying experience
• Preferred 4 instrument proficiency checks
• Turbine experience is preferred but not required
• Past experience in working shifts over a 24-hour period

In Return:

• Generous salary packaging (boost take-home pay by 5-10%)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym access nationwide
• Relocation assistance
• Up to 6 weeks annual leave
• Work with an iconic Australian organisation making a real difference

About Us:

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) South Eastern Section is part of one of Australia’s most respected and trusted organisations, providing 24-hour emergency aeromedical retrievals and essential healthcare to people living and working in remote, rural, and regional communities. We also deliver a comprehensive range of primary and preventative health services — including GP and nurse clinics, dental care, mental health support, alcohol and other drug counselling, vaccinations, chronic disease management, and telehealth. Our pilots play a critical role in this mission, operating in challenging and rewarding environments to ensure patients, clinicians, and essential equipment reach some of the most remote parts of Australia safely and efficiently.

What are you waiting for, jump on board, this could be the flight of your life!

To apply:

Apply online at our website www.flyingdoctor.org.au/careers, please include your Cover Letter and CV. If you are interested in reapplying, please email your CV and Cover Letter to [e-mail]

As a part of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations the role requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Candidates are required to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), a current Driver’s Licence and must undergo working with children and police checks. Some of our contracts require evidence of immunity or vaccination against certain diseases.
Our Values of Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety shape the way we work as individuals, as team members and with the communities we serve.
The RFDS (South Eastern Section) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The RFDSSE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.