Chief Pilot (Rotary Wing)

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Chief Pilot (Rotary Wing)
Public Safety Business Agency
Flight Ops Rotary; Flight Operations; Queensland Government Air Wing; Archerfield
As the Chief Pilot Rotary Wing, you will ensure regulatory compliance whilst leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team working in a dynamic and challenging multi-agency environment. You will manage and administer QGAir helicopter operations at Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns.

Job details

Job type Contract
Occupational group Management
Classification Not applicable
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/QLD/250607/17
Closing date 01-Sep-2017
Yearly salary $239562 - $239562
Fortnightly salary $9182.38 - $9182.38
Job duration 3 years with possible extension
Contact person Steve Dabinett
Contact details Ph: 0419 705 429
Your part in the ongoing success of our business, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including:

• Manage and administer QGAir helicopter operations at Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns.

• Maintain a high level of safety through control of flight crew training and operational matters.

• Fly single pilot, instrument flight rules (IFR), twin-engine helicopters on aeromedical, search and rescue, emergency and counter disaster operations and other Government support tasks.

• Manage the Deputy Chief Pilot and Chief Engineer for aircraft availability in relation to daily, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

• Continually review and where necessary revise the QGAir Helicopter Rescue Operations Manual to reflect current operating techniques and procedures.

• Develop, encourage and foster safe aviation practices and crew resource management techniques for all QGAir personnel.

Mandatory requirements

• Commercial Pilot's licence (helicopters).

• Minimum 1,000 hours multi engine command helicopter experience.

• Five command instrument rating renewals.

• Minimum 2,500 hours helicopters experience including 500 hours night experience on helicopters.

• Class 1 Medical.

• Successful applicants will be required to gain CASA approval as a Chief Pilot.

• Final appointment will be subject to a flying and oral assessment by the Deputy Chief Pilot.

• In compliance with CASA Drug and Alcohol Management Plan requirements the preferred applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment testing and to participate in the QGAir Drug and Alcohol Management Program.

Highly Desirable requirements

• Domestic and International travel may be a considerable requirement of this role.

• There may be a requirement to undertake relief duties at other QGAir Helicopter Rescue Air Bases

Applications to remain current for 12 months.