Senior Helicopter Flight Instructor & Line Pilot

Helijobs.Net; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Leadership support

Work-life balance

Job summary

Microflite Aviation at Moorabbin Airport in Melbourne’s South-East seeks an experienced CASA Flight Instructor / Line Pilot. The role blends flight instruction with line operations, including firefighting and specialised aerial work.

The successful candidate will mentor pilots and lead safety-focused training across the fleet. With a strong operational background in helicopter aviation and a passion for developing others, you will contribute to training programs, ensure CASA compliance and

Qualifications

• Must hold Grade 2 Flight Instructor Rating.
• Minimum 2000 PIC hours with extensive helicopter experience.
• Proven flight training experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with safety focus.
• Experience in firefighting or aerial work operations.
• Aerial shooting experience in alpine/mountainous environments.
• Multi-engine helicopter qualifications.
• CASA Flight Examiner Approval.
• Low Level Rating with Sling Load endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct flight training and checking across a range of rotary-wing operations for internal and external candidates.
• Conduct operational line flying, including firefighting and other specialised aerial work tasks.
• Apply your operational experience to support the development, mentoring and assessment of pilots across Microflite’s operational fleet.
• Provide leadership and support to pilots, fostering a culture of safety, professionalism and operational excellence.
• Support the development, review and implementation of flight training programs, operational procedures and training standards.
• Maintain currency and proficiency across Microflite’s operational activities and contribute to the continued development of operational capability.
• Ensure training and operational activities are conducted in accordance with applicable CASA regulations, company procedures and organisational standards.

Skills

G2 Flight Instr

PIC Hours 2000+

Firefighting experience

Aerial Work

Multi-engine helicopter

CASA Flight Examiner

Aerial Shooting

Low Level Rating

Sling Load Endorsement

Terrain flying

Mountainous terrain

Leadership/ Mentoring

Job description

Microflite Aviation at Moorabbin Airport in Melbourne’s South-East seeks an experienced CASA Flight Instructor / Line Pilot. The role blends flight instruction with line operations, including firefighting and specialised aerial work.

The successful candidate will mentor pilots and lead safety-focused training across the fleet. With a strong operational background in helicopter aviation and a passion for developing others, you will contribute to training programs, ensure CASA compliance and