R44 Charter/Tour Pilot – Australia

Heli Preflight; Whitsunday Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to salary sacrifice options

Supportive team culture

Live and work on the Whitsundays

Job summary

Whitsunday Air Services on Hamilton Island is seeking a dedicated R44 Helicopter Line Pilot to join full-time operations. The successful candidate will have 500 hours PIC in helicopters and at least 10 hours PIC in R44, with current DG/ASIC/DAMP tests and over-water experience.

Residency on Hamilton Island is required, reporting to the Deputy HOFO, supporting day-to-day flight operations. Preference given to applicants with hospitality, tourism, or customer service backgrounds, and the ability

Qualifications

• 500 hours PIC helicopter
• 10 hours PIC R44
• Current DG
• Current ASIC
• Current DAMP test
• Satisfactory score on Pre-Employment Compass Pilot Aptitude Test
• Over water and float experience
• Preference for hospitality/tourism or customer service background

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, professional and compliant line pilot operations per company manuals, SOPs, flight manual, AIP, ERSA and CASA rules.

Skills

500 hours PIC helicopter

10 hours PIC R44

Current DG

Current ASIC

Current DAMP test

Compass Pilot Aptitude Test

Over water experience

Hospitality/tourism background

Job description

[EDIT 22 July 2026: Added a new source link. /Admin]

Company: Whitsunday Air Services
Location: Hamilton Island, Northern QLD
Type: Full time
Posted: 6 hours ago

Description

About the company

Whitsunday Air Services is a Helicopter, Seaplane and Fixed wing aircraft tour and transfer operator servicing the Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef and Hamilton Island Area. We provide luxury tours such as scenic flights, helicopter transfers, reef cruises and snorkeling tours including our world famous "Journey to The Heart".

About the role

We are now seeking a motivated individual for the role of an R44 Helicopter Line Pilot. The position will be full time and require the candidate to reside on Hamilton Island. Reporting to the Deputy HOFO, the role will support the day to day operations of the business.

Your primary responsibilities will be to provide safe, professional and compliant line pilot operations as per the company operations manual, company SOPs, Aircraft flight manual, AIP, ERSA and the CASA Rules & Regulations.

About you

The minimum requirements of the role are as follows:

• 500 hours PIC helicopter
• 10 hours PIC R44
• Current DG
• Current ASIC
• Current DAMP test.
• A satisfactory target score in a Pre-Employment Compass Pilot Aptitude Test
• Over water and float experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have a Hospitality/tourism and or customer service background.

What's in it for you

• Access to salary sacrifice options
• Supportive team culture
• The chance to work and live in the beautiful Whitsundays

Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements can be considered for this role.