Aviation Careers

CareFlight Pilot

CareFlight pilots are highly trained and experienced personnel who have worked in many and varied environments, including the military, navy, police, SAR, EMS, general charter, sling load operations, off-shore oil support and other commercial sectors.

Prospective CareFlight pilots should possess a Commercial Pilot's licence (helicopter) with the following minimum rotary wing flying experience: 3,000 hours PIC, 1,000 hours PIC turbine, 100 hours PIC multi-engine, 50 hours PIC NVFR, Command Instrument Rating M/E (H), hoist and low flying.

Pilots must be able to work effectively in a multi-crew environment in a team leadership role with the aircrewman, paramedic and doctor. The team is expected to work in collaboration with other emergency services and SAR operators.

Good report writing, computer, interpersonal and oral communication skills are essential.

Emergency, search and rescue and counter-disaster operations may involve extended duty periods and protracted absences from home base.

CareFlight Aircrewman

CareFlight aircrewmen are generally received from the military, emergency services such as police, fire brigade or ambulance, National Safety Council, Surf Life Saving Organisation or similar. They should have a minimum 400 hours as helicopter aircrewman.

It is desirable for applicants to have completed a recognised crewman's course through a commercial operator, to possess a first aid certificate and dangerous goods certification or to have aviation qualifications such as a flight telephone radio operator's licence.

All aircrewmen are expected to have and maintain a very high level of fitness.

Engineering

CareFlight engineers must hold an Australian Aircraft Maintenance and Engineer's Licence. They are required to have experience in Engine/Airframe LAMW and Airframe Group 19, and should also have recent experience on BK117 Airframe and Engine plus Engine Group 22 LTS 101.

Note: Criteria would depend on position being advertised at the time.