Join our Aviation and Operations team
Keeping Communities Connected
Behind every life-saving flight is a team of skilled professionals who make it happen. Our Aviation and Operations team ensures that patients, clinicians, and critical supplies reach even the most remote corners of Australia. From the cockpit to the hangar to the operations desk, this is where precision meets purpose.
Our teams
Pilots
Take the controls of world-class aircraft and deliver care where it’s needed most. You’ll fly challenging routes, work with advanced avionics, and be part of missions that truly change lives.
Engineers
Keep our fleet safe and mission-ready. As an RFDS engineer, you’ll maintain and service aircraft to the highest standards, ensuring reliability in some of the toughest conditions.
Operations Staff
Be the nerve center of our service. From handling emergency calls to coordinating logistics and flight schedules, you’ll make sure every mission runs smoothly and every patient gets the care they need.
Safety & Risk Specialists
Set the benchmark for safety. Our safety and risk team ensures the highest standards of aviation and operational safety—especially at the most critical times. You’ll help us maintain compliance, manage risk, and protect lives on every flight.
No Two Days Are the Same
Be on the front line of 24/7 emergency response and patient transport. From urgent retrievals to scheduled transfers for specialist care—and flying our primary healthcare teams to remote clinics—every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real impact.
Comprehensive Training & Development
We invest in your growth. Whether you’re a pilot, engineer, operations specialist, or safety expert, you’ll receive ongoing training, professional development, and pathways to advance your career while staying at the forefront of aviation standards.
Collaborative, Mission-Driven Culture
Join a team united by purpose. Every role—whether in the cockpit, the hangar, or the operations center—contributes to saving lives and connecting communities. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals who value teamwork, safety, and excellence.
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Enjoy a package that reflects your expertise and commitment. We offer competitive salaries, salary packaging options, flexible rosters, and learning opportunities — because we know your wellbeing matters as much as the mission.
$1.2M donation supports RFDS’s best-in-class pilot training and recruitment
Every day across rural and remote NSW, the pilots of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) demonstrate extraordinary skill and dedication as they support the delivery of life-saving and critical care to Australia’s most remote communities.
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