Pilot

DEVOLUTION AVIATION PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DEVOLUTION AVIATION PTY LTD in Sydney CBD is seeking an experienced Pilot to assist the Chief Pilot in safe, compliant flight department operations. You will help manage flight crew, scheduling, and liaison with authorities, AOCs, and maintenance teams to ensure airworthiness and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold an ATPL with multi-engine command rating, Falcon 900 type rating, and 2000+ hours with significant multi-engine turbine experience.

Qualifications

• Valid and current ATPL with multi-engine command instrument rating.
• Minimum 2000 hours total flying time, 500 in command on multi-engine turbine; 500 hours on Falcon 900 preferred.
• Previous experience in flight operations management or supervisory role.
• Thorough understanding of CASA or other applicable aviation regulatory frameworks.
• Type Rating on Falcon 900A/B/C/EX/LX.

Responsibilities

• Operational Management: schedule aircraft, crew, maintenance; liaise with FBOs and authorities.
• Crew Management: recruit, train, and manage contract flight and cabin crew; ensure rosters and currency.
• Safety & Compliance: act as secondary safety officer; maintain SMS; oversee audits and risk assessments.
• Administrative Duties: prepare operational reports; maintain regulatory docs and manuals; renew registrations.
• Key Relationships: interact with CASA, FBOs, airports, insurers, maintenance providers and clients.

Skills

Flight ops mgmt

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-border compliance

Education

ATPL + multi-engine rating

Falcon 900 type rating

Job description

DEVOLUTION AVIATION PTY LTD – Sydney CBD NSW

The Pilot is responsible for assisting the Chief Pilot in the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the company’s flight department. This includes assisting in the management all flight crew and cabin crew personnel, facilitating under the coordination of the Chief Pilot the daily and strategic flight operations, and serving as the secondary liaison with FBOs, regulatory bodies, maintenance providers, insurers, and airport authorities. The Pilot ensures that all operations meet applicable aviation regulations, safety standards, and corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

Ensure all flights are conducted in accordance with applicable aviation regulations (e.g., CASA regulations in Australia), company SOPs, and manufacturer limitations.

Assist the Chief Pilot in the day-to-day and long-term scheduling of aircraft, crew, and maintenance.

Liaise with FBOs, airport authorities, and ground handling providers to ensure seamless logistics and support.

Interface with maintenance providers to ensure timely inspections, repairs, and airworthiness compliance.

Crew Management

Assist the Chief Pilot in the recruitment, training, and management of contract flight crew and cabin crew personnel.

Assist the Chief Pilot in crew rosters, currency, licensing, and recurrent training requirements.

Ensure adherence to SOPs and company values.

Foster a positive and safety-first team culture among crew members.

Safety & Compliance

Act as the secondary safety officer for the flight department, maintaining safety management systems (SMS).

Ensure all operations are compliant with local and international aviation regulations.

Assist the Chief Pilot in conducting or overseeing audits, incident reporting, and risk assessments.

Administrative Duties

Prepare and submit operational reports to senior management.

Assist the Chief Pilot in the maintenance of all regulatory documentation and manuals up to date (e.g., Operations Manual, MEL, FOM).

Ensure timely renewal of aircraft registration, airworthiness certificates, and operational approvals.

Key Relationships

External: Civil Aviation Authorities (e.g., CASA), FBOs, Airports, Insurance Brokers, Maintenance Organisations, Charter Clients (if applicable) to name a few.

Selection Criteria

• Valid and current ATPL with multi-engine command instrument rating.


• Minimum2000 hours total flying time,500 in command on multi-engine turbine. Preferred minimum 500 hours of Falcon 900 A/B/C/EX/LX.


• Previous experience in a flight operations management or supervisory role.


• Thorough understanding of CASA or other applicable aviation regulatory frameworks.


• Proven ability to manage teams and liaise effectively with external stakeholders.


• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organisational skills.


• Type Rating on any of the Dassault Falcon 900A/B/C/EX/LX aircraft


• Experience with VIP or corporate aviation operations.


• Familiarity with SMS, ERP, and safety auditing protocols.


• Previous experience working with international operations and cross-border regulations.

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional discretion, integrity, and trustworthiness.


• Highly organised, adaptable, and proactive in problem solving.


• Culturally aware, professional, and confident in high-level settings.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage priorities under pressure.

Other Requirements

• Valid passport and unrestricted ability to travel internationally.


• Police check and comprehensive background screening may be required.


• Full Australian working rights.