Pilot in Roma

Make every flight matter. Join RFDS as a PHC Pilot in Roma, connecting remote Queensland communities with vital healthcare.

• Welcoming community, great lifestyle & the opportunity to make a real difference
• Permanent full-time role in Roma
• Relocation assistance of up to $7,000 + Rent/Mortgage assistance- $320/week

Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) and play a critical role in delivering vital healthcare to communities across regional and remote Queensland. As an RFDS Primary Health Care (PHC) Pilot, you'll be an integral member of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, combining aviation excellence with a genuine purpose. The RFDS (Queensland Section) delivers essential aeromedical, primary healthcare and 24/7 telehealth services across regional, rural and remote Queensland. Our multidisciplinary teams provide critical care through emergency retrievals, primary health clinics, mental health services, mobile dental programs and virtual care solutions. As we approach 100 years of service, we're continuing to evolve and expand our reach, making this an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation that makes a real difference every day.

Our role is located at our RFDS Roma Base, where you will provide dedicated transport of the obstetrician and gynaecological health care services to regional and outback Queensland communities. This role is a permanent, full-time role working 14 shifts per month. Roma pilots currently operate the Beechcraft King Air B200.

Living in Roma offers the best of regional living, with a welcoming community, affordable lifestyle, excellent local amenities, and endless open spaces to explore. As a thriving regional hub, it provides a rewarding career opportunity, a strong sense of connection, and a relaxed pace of life, making it an ideal place to live, work, and make a real difference.

What You'll Do:

• Operate RFDS aircraft safely and in accordance with company procedures and aviation regulations
• Prepare aircraft for flight, including refuelling and replenishment of oxygen supplies
• Complete operational and regulatory documentation
• Maintain operational knowledge, systems and base records
• Contribute to a strong safety and teamwork culture

About You: We're looking for capable, professional pilots who enjoy working as part of a team and are committed to supporting remote communities. You will preferably hold:

• Current Instrument Rating- Multi Engine Aircraft with four renewals
• Current Australian ATPL / CPL and class 1 medical
• 2500 hours flying time in total
• 1000 hours as Pilot Multi-engine aircraft
• 100 hours as Pilot in Command at night
• 200 hours instrument time
• 50 hours on type or similar aircraft type experience
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or valid working rights

You will also have:

• Strong situational awareness and decision-making skills
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

Why Join RFDS? This is an opportunity to build your flying career while working in one of Australia's most respected aviation organisations. Benefits include:

• Starting salary of $116,289.39 plus superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,500
• Six weeks annual leave
• Relocation assistance of up to $7,000
• Temporary accommodation support while relocating
• Orientation allowance from $300 per week
• Remote Area Package: Rent/Mortgage assistance- $320/week + after 12 months of service gratuity of $3,923.36 (increasing annually) + $4,688 Remote Area Payment
• Retention bonus after two years of service
• Employee Assistance Program- advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
• Novated leasing options
• Private health insurance discounts
• Fitness Passport membership (discounted access to gyms and health centres for staff and families)
• RemServ Rewards, where members receive cashback benefits on purchases from hundreds of leading Australian retailers, including groceries, fashion, technology and travel

Most importantly, you'll be part of a team delivering healthcare where it is needed most.

Interested? If you would like any further information, please contact Talent Acquisition at recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au or call 07 3852 7553.

Pre-Employment Requirements: Successful applicants will be required to:

• 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

This role will close on 20th of November 2026. Progression on applications and shortlisting may begin before this date.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia and the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and serve. RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare and embraces diversity. We welcome people of all backgrounds, regardless of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity. RFDS is committed to protecting and promoting the human and legal rights of all people, including children, young people, and adults. In upholding the Universal Principle, RFDS is dedicated to creating an organisational environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families feel welcome, safe, valued, included, and respected.