R22/44 Mustering Pilot – Australia

Heli Preflight; Perth; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal flight training

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Hancock Agriculture in WA seeks an experienced Helicopter Pilot to join its Kimberley aerial mustering operations. Based on Fossil Downs or Liveringa Station, you will fly mustering missions and support station transport, firefighting and sling work where qualified.

You will hold CASA Pilot Licence (H), R22 endorsement with low-level rating, 600+ hours, Class 1 medical and ASIC. This is a full-time, site-based role demanding safety, teamwork and a passion for cattle and station life.

Qualifications

• CASA helicopter pilot licence with PPL(H) or CPL(H).
• R22 endorsement with low-level rating and aerial mustering endorsement.
• Minimum 600 hours of aerial mustering experience.
• Current Class 1 medical certificate.
• Current Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

Responsibilities

• Provide aerial mustering services across Kimberley stations; based on site with other station staff.
• Qualified pilots may perform fire fighting, sling operations, and ferrying staff and stores when roads are inaccessible.

Skills

CASA Commercial Pilot Licence Helicop.

R22 endorsement with low-level rating

600+ hours aerial mustering experience

Current Class 1 medical certificate

ASIC (Aviation Security Identification

Strong work ethic & safety focus

Passion for cattle & station life

Job description

• Location HPPL HOUSE, LEVEL 3, 28-42 VENTNOR AVENUE, WEST PERTH, WA, 6005, Australia
• Employee Type Full Time

Description

We have an opening for full-time Helicopter Pilot to join our agricultural operations in the Kimberley, WA. This role offers a great opportunity to join an exciting, industry leading Agribusiness and fly on two of its iconic Kimberley cattle stations. The pilot will fly between Fossil Downs and Liveringa Station assisting with all heli operations on station including mustering, property checks and ferry’s to servicing in Broome.

About Us

Hancock Agriculture is a modern agribusiness managing over 20 properties across Australia, covering a vast land area of 3.49 million hectares. Hancock prides itself in having the highest standards of animal husbandry, traceability and quality assurance across its operations and products. These same principals extend to its aviation operations, with all aircraft operated by highly trained and proficient pilots and maintained to the highest standards of airworthiness, safety, and regulatory compliance. At Hancock Agriculture we value our team members and are proud to offer them a workplace that upholds these exceptional standards.

About the Properties

Fossil Downs

Fossil Downs is an iconic Kimberley cattle property nestled on the banks of the Margaret and Fitzroy Rivers. Located close to Fitzroy Crossing, ranges, rivers and gorges provide a stunning backdrop for this spectacular property. Running a herd of 30,000 prime droughtmaster cattle, Fossil Downs operates an extensive breeding program with mustering carried out in the station’s 2 x strictly maintained R22 helicopters, horses and motorbikes ensuring a strong emphasis on low-stress stock handling and high standards of animal welfare. The station also has an R44 which is used for firelighting, sling operations and ferrying staff and stores when the station is cut off in the wet season.

Liveringa Station

Liveringa Station is a picturesque cattle property located on the banks of the Fitzroy River. Surrounded by boab trees the comfortable homestead is situated 250 km east of Broome and 120 km southeast of Derby. The station blends extensive grazing country, a feeding facility and a productive irrigated farming operation to make it one of the most productive agricultural operations in the West Kimberley. Mustering at Liveringa is carried out in the station’s 2 x strictly maintained R22 helicopters, horses and motorbikes with a strong emphasis on low-stress stock handling and high standards of animal welfare.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager WA you will provide aerial mustering services to both our company stations in the Kimberly Region of WA. Please note this is not a fly in, fly out (FIFO) position, the Helicopter Pilot will be based on station and integrate with the rest of the station staff. In this position you’ll provide aerial services to all areas of station operations depending on qualifications and experience of the applicant. These aerial operations will predominantly be mustering but if qualified would also include fire fighting, incendiary, sling operations, ferrying and transporting company staff & stores when cut off by road.

Skills and Experience:

• A CASA Commercial Pilot Licence Helicopter – PPL (H) or CPL (H);
• Aircraft class rating for Single-Engine Helicopter (SEH);
• R22 endorsement, with a low-level rating and aerial mustering endorsement;
• Minimum 600 hours of aerial mustering experience;
• Current Class 1 medical certificate;
• Current Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC);
• Genuine experience in the movement, handling and processing of cattle;
• Fencing, stock water and general maintenance skills;
• Competent operation of various station plant, machinery and equipment and basic maintenance;
• A strong work ethic and commitment to working safely;
• Good understanding of animal welfare practices;
• A genuine passion for cattle and station life.

What we offer you

At our Stations we are committed to providing our team members with a safe and rewarding experience. In return for your hard work and commitment we offer competitive remuneration, ongoing internal flight training and the chance to experience the unique beauty of Western Australia in a professional setting.

Become part of a team that values collaboration, mutual support, and a strong sense of community.