Description
Line Pilot - Launceston
Working in a challenging, fulfilling and rewarding environment, our Line Pilots provide aviation services to people living in rural areas.
Classifications
Transport / Logistics / Drivers
Aviation
Permanent / Full Time
Key points
Love life in Launceston...
Work for an iconic organisation providing health care to rural and remote areas
Attractive remuneration package
Description
The RFDS is Australia’s biggest waiting room. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, we deliver telehealth and a 24-hour emergency retrieval service to rural and remote Australia.
Working in a challenging, fulfilling and rewarding environment, our Line Pilots provide aviation services that enable people living and working in regional, rural and remote Australia to receive health care. Every day is different and brings new challenges and highlights. What are you waiting for, jump on board, this could be the flight of your life!
The [redacted] of Australia (South Eastern Section) (RFDSSE) service is expanding and we are seeking applications for the position of Line Pilot to join our team in Launceston.
What’s to love about Launceston
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Do you love food, architecture, stunning landscapes, and culture? If the answer is yes, then Launceston is the place for you.
Benefits
Attractive remuneration package
Salary Packaging (potentially increasing your take home pay by 5-10%)
Generous leave entitlement
Work life balance
Discounted gym membership
Essential requirements:
Australian CPL with ATPL subjects
Multi engine command instrument rating
Class 1 Medical
Total time – 2500 Hours
Total time in command – 2000 Hours
Total time – multi engine – 500 Hours
Night experience – 200 Hours
Instrument time – 100 Hours
Australian citizenship, residency or an approved work visa
Evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination
Desirable requirements:
Remote area flying experience
Preferred 4 instrument proficiency checks
Turbine experience is preferred but not required
Past experience in working shifts over a 24 hour period
To apply: Apply online at our website [redacted] please include your Cover Letter and CV.
As a part of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations the role requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Candidates are required to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), a current Driver’s Licence and must undergo working with children and police checks. Some of our contracts require evidence of immunity or vaccination against certain diseases.
Our Values of Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety shape the way we work as individuals, as team members and with the communities we serve.
The RFDS (South Eastern Section) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
The RFDSSE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close advert as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.