Beechcraft King Air Pilot

QinetiQ employs more than 8000 people in more than 50 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

Air Affairs provides a unique service to both Australian and overseas defence forces, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ, a world leading provider of UAV systems and mission simulations.

We are currently looking for a number of King Air pilots to join our Bushfire and flood-mapping reconnaissance teams based in Essendon (VIC) and Jandakot (WA).

As a King Air pilot you will be responsible for deploying the aircraft and an infrared line scanner operator into an operational environment searching for and mapping fire and flood areas.

Liaising with government agencies and emergency services you will be responsible for ensuring the aircraft completes its required tasks.

As the King Air Pilot your day to day role will see you;
Be available for on call (short notice 1 - 2 hrs) deployment

Pilot the King Air in support of Aerial Survey Mapping

Respond to requests of your scanning operator and on-ground support services

Collaborate with your team to plan and deliver the mission

Travel to country areas that may include overnight stays (country Victoria / South Australia)

What you will bring;
A minimum of 1500 hrs

At least 500 hrs of PIC time and 500 hrs of Multi Engine time

Experience in turbine powered pressurised aircraft such as a King Air (B200, B300, B350), Cessna Conquest, Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12, Let L-410, Dash-8, Fokker 50.

A current CPL

A current class 1 medical

Excellent communication skills

What you will receive;
A permanent flying opportunity with ongoing training

A career opportunity within a global defence company

A role that will see you take part in unique aviation experiences

To be considered for this role you will need;
To be located within 1 - 1.5hrs of Essendon or Jandakot Airfield

A willingness to work on call at short notice

High levels of awareness and a safety first attitude

Experience of aerial survey projects in potentially challenging terrain