The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) South Australia and the Northern Territory is seeking a full-time Line Pilot to operate Pilatus PC-12 aircraft from its Alice Springs base. This permanent position involves supporting critical aeromedical evacuations, inter-hospital patient transfers, and healthcare personnel charter flights across regional, rural, and remote areas of South Australia and the Northern Territory, working as part of a dedicated aeromedical crew.
About the Role
The Line Pilot will report to the Deputy Head of Flight Operations and conduct essential flight operations. This includes providing emergency aeromedical services in remote locations, delivering charter flights for primary healthcare teams and equipment, and facilitating routine patient transfers. The role demands seamless integration into a multidisciplinary crew, collaborating with health professionals to deliver vital emergency and primary healthcare services to communities in need.
Requirements
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A CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL A).
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A current Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) with three renewals.
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A minimum of 2,000 total flight hours.
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At least 1,500 hours in command (PIC time).
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A minimum of 100 hours of night flying experience.
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Recent single-pilot Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) experience within the past two years.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Exhibited reliability, responsiveness, self-motivation, strong organisational skills, and effective decision-making under pressure, aligning with RFDS values.
Qualifications
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Experience operating aircraft in remote areas is advantageous.
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Experience flying PC-12 or PC-24 aircraft is beneficial.
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Knowledge of rural and remote Australia, emergency retrieval practices, and associated training is desirable.
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Experience with turbine-engine aircraft operations is a plus.
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Potential candidates may be subject to mandatory vaccination requirements, national police and Working with Children clearances, a medical assessment, and a functional capacity evaluation.