Senior Aircrew Officer

Queensland Police Service; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% superannuation

Salary Sacrifice up to $17,000 fringe‑

Job summary

Queensland Government Air in Cairns seeks an experienced Aircrew Officer to lead a rotary wing crew, manage rostering, leave, and accurate flight time records. You will support the Chief Aircrew Officer in training, currency, and recency requirements while performing rostered Aircrew tasks and upholding safety and operational standards.

Relocation assistance is available, and a commitment to aviation safety and excellence is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Possession of C Class Driver's Licence.
• Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS) Training.
• 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 electives completed: winching operations, non-pilot cockpit duties, NVG operations, LZ operations.
• Company approval as Rotary Wing Night Vision Goggle Aircrew Member Instructor within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Aircrew and Rescue Crew Officers, managing rostering, leave and flight records.
• Oversee crew training, currency and recency requirements and support Chief Aircrew Officer.
• Undertake rostered Aircrew tasks and ensure high safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Crew leadership

Roster management

Flight records

Safety compliance

Education

AVI40225 Certificate IV in Airborne Operations

CASA Aviation Class 2 Medical Certificate

Job description

Additional allowances may also be available and include:

• Check and Training - Crew Officer Allowance - approximately $10,617 per annum


• Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Allowance - $3,686.45 per annum


• Fitness Level 1 - Crew Officer - approximately $2,498 per annum

Considering 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:

• 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.


• 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:
  
  
  
  • Conducted winching operations
  
  
  • Perform non-pilot cockpit duties
  
  
  • Conduct night vision imaging system operations
  
  
  • Conduct helicopter landing site and unprepared helicopter landing site operations
  
  
  • Company approval as a Rotary Wing Night Vision Goggle Aircrew Member Instructor 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:

• Completion of the Rockport Fitness Walk Test (1.6km walk) with the minimum standard being a 'Good' assessment on the Rockport calculator; or


• Completion of a 2.4km run with the minimum standard being a 'Good' assessment on the ExRx.net Distance Run calculator

Applications to remain current for 12 months.