Description
Enjoy work-life balance with a lifestyle-friendly roster and generous leave provisions.
Advance your career flying multi-role ISR missions with a leading aviation innovator.
Generous base salary of $109,000 + allowances
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Do Work That Matters
At [Company] Airborne Solutions Australia, we do more than fly—we safeguard borders and save lives. As a trusted partner to the Australian Government, we lead critical airborne special missions, from border surveillance to life-saving search-and-rescue operations, covering over 10% of the Earth’s surface.
With aviation bases across Australia and the Indian Ocean Territories, our 24/7 Operations Centre, Systems Integration Lab, and Mission Equipment Service Centre ensure mission success. We collaborate with Australian SMEs to prototype and test advanced mission systems, integrating world-class ISR technology.
Join us and contribute to protecting national interests, saving lives, and supporting advanced ISR operations.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
As a CL604 First Officer, you’ll fly special mission-configured aircraft supporting critical government operations. Based in Australia, you’ll work as part of a dedicated flight crew ensuring safety, precision, and mission success.
Operate CL604 aircraft in special mission environments
Support mission planning and execution alongside Commanders
Maintain high operational readiness and safety standards
Complete mission documentation and reporting
Liaise with technical, operations, and ground support teams
What You’ll Bring to Make An Impact
Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident (some nationality restrictions apply due to ITAR requirements)
Australian Passport or Passport from a country without travel restrictions
Commercial Pilot Licence and MEA Instrument Rating with 2D/3D
CASA Class 1 Aviation Medical
1500 hours total flying time
250 hours total flying time in command/ICUS
250 hours multi engine time
ATPL Human Factors completed
Be eligible to hold an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC)
Previous experience in low level flying; SAR or surveillance operations will be well regarded
Commitment to being within 30 minutes of your assigned airport when on night standby
Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes – if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application. We’re most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.