About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia & Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)


Australia’s most reputable charity, RFDS provides 24-hour emergency, aeromedical and primary health care services to those who live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia.


Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS SA/NT exists to support happier and healthier Australians no matter where they live, work or play. We presently operate a total of 27 aircraft; 23 Pilatus PC-12s, 2 Pilatus PC-24 Medi-Jets and 2 C208 Cessna Caravans across our bases in Alice Springs, Adelaide, Darwin and Port Augusta.


Due to the recent expansion of our aviation team supporting the fixed wing component of the State Police, Ambulance, and Rescue Service  (SPARAS) contract, we are excited to offer new opportunities for skilled pilots to join our dynamic and growing organisation.





About this Opportunity


RFDS SA/NT’s Line Pilots are at the forefront of aeromedical aviation and now emergency services for the police. Our Pilots are an integral part of a multi-disciplined crew in an organisation that prides itself in providing excellence in vital services to people living and working in regional, rural and remote central Australia.


To find out more about what it is like to work as a Line Pilot with RFDS SA/NT, click here!


To learn more about our fleet, click here.





About You


You are:



 - Reliable and responsive with a solution focused attitude.

 - Self-motivated with substantial organisational and decision-making capabilities, particularly in high pressure/stressful situations.

 - Passionate about abiding to RFDS SA/NT values of care, integrity, collaboration, and innovation!

 - Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.





Minimum requirements



 - A minimum of 2,000 hours flight time

 - A minimum of 1,500 hours command time

 - A minimum of 100 hours at night

 - CASA CPL (A)

 - Class 1 Medical

 - Current IPC (3 renewals)

 - Recent single pilot IFR (within 2 years)




Your application will be enhanced with:



 - PC12 and/or C208 Experience

 - 200 hours at night

 - 500 turbine hours

 - Low Level Rating

 - Airborne Law Enforcement experience





Our Benefits





As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. RFDS SA/NT offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.





In addition, we also offer:



 - Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:

       - packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills.

       - packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.


 - $5,000 annual retention bonus.

 - 6 weeks of annual leave per year.

 - Relocation Assistance Package.

 - Comprehensive ground school for new starters with State-of-the-art Flight Simulator.

 - Employee Values Awards.

 - Reward and Recognition program.

 - Learning Management System.

 - Employee Assistance Program.





Further Information


To access the position description, please click here.


For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Georgia Clarke, People and Culture Coordinator on 0419 386 975.





Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email. Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!


RFDS SA/NT has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.


Please note that as part of the recruitment process, you may be subject to several pre-employment checks, including a national police clearance, Working with Children Clearance, medical assessment and functional capacity evaluation. Please contact us if you would like to know more.


The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.