Line Pilot
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.
Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au
About this Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Deputy Head of Flight Operations, as the Line Pilot, you will be motivated to complete flight operations for aeromedical evacuations, inter-hospital patient transfers and healthcare personnel charter flights across the Northern Territory and South Australia.
We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.
To find out more about what it is like to work as a Line Pilot with RFDS, click here!
To learn more about our fleet, click here.
Specifically, you will:
• Operate RFDS aircraft safely and efficiently in accordance with standard operating procedures during emergency retrieval situations and patient & employee charter flights.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities, designated meetings and educational programs.
• Maintain a positive approach to safety and work to enhance RFDS safety culture.
• Participate in a seven-day per week rotating roster with attendance at designated base required from commencement and the duration off all rostered shifts.
About You
You are:
• Reliable and responsive with a can-do attitude
• Self-motivated with substantial organisational and decision-making capabilities, particularly in high pressure/stressful situations
• Passionate about abiding to the RFDS values of care, integrity, collaboration, and innovation!
To be considered for the role you require:
• CASA CPL (A)
• Current IPC (3 renewals)
• Minimum 2500 total flight hours
• Minimum 1500 hours in command
• 200 hours of night flying experience
• 300 hours multi-engine or 500 hours turbine
• Recent single pilot IFR (within 2 years).
Our Benefits
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged. In addition, we also offer:
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
• 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.
Further Information
To access the position description, please click here.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact please contact Philip Remilton Deputy Head of Flight Operations via 0427 714 428.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Matilda Gilfillan, Talent Acquisition Partner via (08) 8238 3309.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 20 October 2023.
Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
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!
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.
