RAMP Pilot in Mount Isa

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is looking for pilots who are ready to take the next step in their aviation career while making a meaningful difference to regional, rural and remote communities.

Based in Mount Isa, this full-time opportunity is part of the RFDS Aircrew Mentoring Program (RAMP), designed to develop pilots through structured training and supervised operations.

You'll begin flying Beechcraft King Air B200 aircraft on clinic operations and, as your experience grows, progress towards becoming an Aeromedical Pilot.

As an RFDS Pilot, you'll work alongside healthcare professionals delivering essential aeromedical retrieval and primary healthcare services across Queensland.

No two days are the same, and every flight has a purpose.

About the RAMP Program

The RFDS Aircrew Mentoring Program provides

• Structured pilot development and mentoring
• Supervised operational flying experience
• Exposure to remote and regional aviation operations
• Progression pathways towards Aeromedical Pilot duties
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Our Fleet

RFDS Queensland operates a fleet of 25 aircraft, including

• 16 Beechcraft King Air B200s
• 4 King Air B350CHWs
• 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.

What You'll Do

As part of the Mount Isa team, you will

• 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

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 hold
• Minimum 1,500 hours total flight time
• 1000 hours in Command
• 500 hours Pilot in Command on multi-engine aircraft
• 100 hours as Pilot in Command at night
• 100 hours instrument time
• Current Command Multi-Engine Instrument Rating with a minimum of two subsequent Instrument Proficiency Checks
• Current Australian ATPL or CPL
• Current Class 1 Aviation Medical
• Turbine and night flying 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
• Physical capacity to assist with patient and equipment handling when required
• 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 and support while relocating
• Orientation allowance from $300 per week
• Retention bonus after two years of service
• Remote Area package – Rent/ Mortgage Assistance $465 p/w
• Gratuity and Remote Area Payment after 12 months of $4,688 + $3,923.36
• Additional regional and remote benefits, including housing and travel assistance
• Employee Assistance Program- advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
• Novated leasing options
• Fitness Passport membership (discounted access to gyms and health centres for staff and families)
• Rem Serv 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.

About RFDS Queensland

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations.

Using aviation, healthcare and emerging technology, we deliver emergency retrievals, primary healthcare, and vital support services to communities across Queensland.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to

• Hold a current unrestricted Australian driver's licence
• 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

The Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land.

The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare.

We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The RFDS is committed to the protection of human and legal rights, including the rights of children, young people and adults to be safe, heard and cared for.

In upholding the Universal Principle, RFDS is committed to creating an organisational environment that ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families feel welcome, safe, valued, included and respected.

Applications for this role close on 21st of August 2026, however, shortlisting and screening processes may begin before this date.