At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver lifesaving healthcare across Queensland as an Aeromedical Pilot.
- Company: Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service, a century-old organisation making a difference.
- Benefits: Starting salary of $155,052, six weeks annual leave, and relocation assistance.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with strong safety and teamwork culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while flying to remote locations for critical healthcare.
- Qualifications: Must have extensive flying experience and current aviation certifications.
The predicted salary is between 155052 - 155052 $ per year.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) delivers essential aeromedical, primary healthcare and 24/7 telehealth services across regional, rural and remote Queensland.
As we approach 100 years of service, we're continuing to evolve and expand our reach.
About The Company
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) delivers essential aeromedical, primary healthcare and 24/7 telehealth services across regional, rural and remote Queensland.
As we approach 100 years of service, we're continuing to evolve and expand our reach.
About The Role
Use your expertise to deliver lifesaving healthcare across Queensland, where every flight has purpose and every tasking matters.
As an RFDS Aeromedical Pilot, you'll be an integral member of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, combining aviation excellence with genuine purpose.
Located at our RFDS Rockhampton Base, you will support our Aeromedical team with emergency retrievals and interfacility transfers.
This role is a permanent, full-time role working 14 shifts per 28 days, with a roster mixing both day and night shifts Monday to Sunday.
Our Fleet
RFDS Queensland operates a fleet of 25 aircraft, including 16 Beechcraft King Air B200s, 4 King Air B350CHWs, and 5 King Air B360s.
Each year, our pilots fly thousands of taskings, connecting Queenslanders with critical healthcare and emergency retrieval services across some of Australia's most remote locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate RFDS aircraft safely and in accordance with company procedures and aviation regulations.
- Prepare aircraft for flight, including refuelling and replenishment of oxygen supplies.
- Support healthcare teams with patient and equipment transfers.
- Assist with loading and unloading patients, stretchers and medical equipment.
- Complete operational and regulatory documentation.
- Maintain operational knowledge, systems and base records.
- Contribute to a strong safety and teamwork culture.
Essential Requirements
- Current Instrument Rating – Multi Engine Aircraft with four or more renewals.
- Current Australian ATPL / CPL; Current Class 1 Aviation Medical.
- 4,000 hours flying time in total; 2,500 hours as Pilot in Command; 2,000 hours as Pilot in Command of Multi-engine aircraft.
- 200 hours as Pilot in Command at night; 200 hours instrument time; turbine experience.
- Recent single-pilot flying experience within the last 2 to 5 years (highly desirable).
- Australian citizenship, permanent residency or valid working rights.
- Strong situational awareness and decision-making skills; ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Physical capacity to assist with patient and equipment handling when required.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
Benefits
- Starting salary of $155,052 plus superannuation; salary packaging benefits of up to $18,500.
- Six weeks annual leave; refuelling allowances; relocation assistance of up to $7,000; temporary accommodation and support while relocating.
- Orientation allowance from $300 per week; retention bonus after two years of service.
- Employee Assistance Program, novated leasing options, private health insurance discounts, Fitness Passport membership, and Rem Serv Rewards.
- Pre-Employment Requirements
- Hold a current unrestricted Queensland driver's licence (needed for a Blue Card application).
- Provide evidence of required vaccinations or immunity; obtain an ASIC.
- Complete drug and alcohol testing; obtain a Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
- Attend a simulator assessment in Bundaberg or on the Sunshine Coast pre-offer.
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