Senior Aircrew Officer

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

12.75% superannuation

Salary sacrifice up to $17,000

Job summary

Queensland Government Air (QGAir) in Cairns invites applications for a Rotary Wing Aircrew Officer who will lead Aircrew and Rescue Crew Officers, manage day-to-day operations, rostering, leave, and keep precise flight time and duty-hour records.

You will support the Chief Aircrew Officer on training, currency, and recency; undertake rostered Aircrew tasks and uphold safety standards to ensure aircraft are presented to the highest operational standard.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of Aircrew and Rescue Crew Officers.
• Experience managing rostering, leave and crew availability.
• Knowledge of aviation safety and regulatory requirements.
• Eligible for CASA medical and Aircrew Officer qualifications.
• Current AVI40225 or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Aircrew and Rescue Crew Officers.
• Manage day-to-day operations including rostering and leave.
• Maintain accurate records of flight time, duty hours and crew availability.
• Oversee crew training, currency and recency requirements.
• Ensure aircraft are presented to the highest operational standard.

Skills

Leadership

Rostering

Record keeping

Crew management

Safety compliance

Education

AVI40225 Certificate IV in Airborne Operations

Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment

CASA Aviation Class 2 Medical Certificate

Job description

APPLY NOW! Join Queensland Government Air (QGAir) and take advantage of 12.75% superannuation, and Salary Sacrifice up to $17,000 reportable fringe benefit amount for QGAir Rotary Wing Employees.Additional allowances may also be available and include:Check and Training - Crew Officer Allowance - approximately $10,617 per annumNight Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Allowance - $3,686.45 per annumFitness Level 1 - Crew Officer - approximately $2,498 per annumConsidering a move to join QGAir in Cairns? Relocation assistance is available, and we encourage applications from qualified candidates eager to relocate and start their new role with us.About us:Queensland Government Air forms part of the Queensland Police Service (QPS), Aviation Capability Group (ACG) and provides government aviation services specialising in both rotary and fixed wing operations in support of the QPS and our partner agencies in regular and emergency response operations across Queensland. Our commitment to safety, efficiency and innovation has established us as a leader in government aviation services.The Role:Join QGAir's dedicated rotary wing team and play a vital role in delivering life-saving missions across Queensland. In this position, you will provide leadership to Aircrew and Rescue Crew Officers, managing day-to-day operations including rostering,leave and ensuring accurate records of flight time, duty hours and crew availability.You'll also support the Chief Aircrew Officer by overseeing crew training, currency and recency requirements. Alongside your leadership duties, you will undertake rostered Aircrew tasks, contribute to high standards of safety and compliance, and ensure our aircraft are always presented to the highest operational standard.What We Offer:Competitive salary.12.75% superannuation.Salary Sacrifice up to $17,000 reportable fringe benefit amount.The chance to be part of a dedicated and compassionate team that makes a difference every day.A supportive and dynamic work environment that values teamwork and excellence.Work/life balance.Career growth and development opportunities.Relocation assistance available.What we're looking for:Mandatory requirements:Possession of C Class Drivers Licence.Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS) Training.Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET).Qualified Helicopter Aircrew Officer with at least 1500 hours logged Aircrew Officer rotary wing hours.Winch endorsement (from an approved Training and Checking Organisation).CASA Aviation Class 2 Medical Certificate.AVI40225 Certificate IV in Airborne Operations (or equivalent) with the following elective units completed:o Conducted winching operationso Perform non-pilot cockpit dutieso Conduct night vision imaging system operationso Conduct helicopter landing site and unprepared helicopter landing site operations- Company approval as a Rotary Wing Night Vision Goggle Aircrew MemberInstructor within six months of appointment.Company approval as an Aircrew Training Officer within six months of appointment.Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment within six months of appointment.Applicants must pass the Aircrew Officer Physical Fitness test comprising of one of the following options:400m swim in under 10 minutes; orCompletion of the Rockport Fitness Walk Test (1.6km walk) with the minimum standard being a 'Good' assessment on the Rockport calculator; orCompletion of a 2.4km run with the minimum standard being a 'Good' assessment on the ExRx.net Distance Run calculatorApplications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/704139/26Closing Date: Friday, 30th October 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.