AeroMedical Crew Member – Fixed Wing Pilot (Captain)
CareFlight is an Australian not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing the community with rapid response critical care. Over the past 24 years we have cared for and transported over 20,000 patients.
CareFlight currently provides the Northern Territory with a local helicopter aeromedical service and domestic and international jet aeromedical services. We have been engaged to provide a broader aeromedical service in the Top End of the Northern Territory from 1 July to 31 December 2010.
Expressions of interest are sought from qualified aeromedical pilots interested in working as aircraft captains for an initial period of approximately 7-8 months, with the possibility of extending or transitioning into the longer term. This is a fantastic opportunity for aeromedical pilots to work as part of an integrated crew model in fixed wing aeromedical operations. The role will involve a variety of tasks across operational bases located at Darwin, Katherine and Nhulunbuy/Gove.
Candidates will need to demonstrate:
- Australian Resident Status
- CPL (A)
- Class 1 Civil Aviation Medical Certificate
- 2,500 hours total time
- 1,500 hours Pilot In Command
- 500 hours on Turbine Engine Fixed Wing
- 200 hours at night
- 50 hours IFR
- EMS experience
- Low flying experience
- Remote area experience
- Command Instrument Rating for Multi Engine Aircraft
- Minimum three CIRR on Multi Engine Aircraft
For Position Description click here (PDF, 122KB).
For Pilot Selection Criteria click here (PDF, 24KB).
Enquiries or expressions of interest addressing all criteria, plus CV, two referees, availability to start and digital photograph should be sent to recruitment@careflight.org. Applications by COB 26/3/10.
Closing date for applications extended to 9/4/10.
All employees must comply with CareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing. Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks apply.
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