Head of Training and Checking

**Head of Training and Checking**

**The company**

PHI is a global leader in helicopter services. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, PHI takes on some of the most challenging assignments in aviation to deliver high quality helicopter support for energy customers and search and rescue authorities.

We are one of the safest helicopter operators anywhere in the world, as every flight we take is guided by our core values of Safe, Efficient, Quality, Service.

**About the role**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Training and Checking (part 133/138) and Head of Operations (part 141/142) to join our dynamic growing team to lead, inspire, and ensure excellence across our operations.

If you are an experienced professional and passionate about developing high-performing teams, then we want to hear from you. You will be responsible for driving compliance with CASA regulations, company, and contractual requirements.

Reporting to the Head of Flight Operations and Chief Operating Officer you will play a pivotal role in the success of the continuous improvement and ensuring best practice.

**Responsibilities of the role include**:

- Direct liaison with CASA on training related matters for the Australia AOC. Maintenance, renewal and significant change requests to part 141/142 approvals. All correspondence to be logged for clarity and confirmation.
- Production and maintenance of the Flight Operations Manual - Volume 4.
- Production, maintenance and input into all Flight Operations documentation both training and operational as is appropriate.
- Establishing operating procedures and techniques for all aircraft operated within Australia and to review all procedures periodically to ensure compliance with all relevant documentation.
- Promotion and maintenance of safety standards, competency and training of all flight crew, inclusive of periodic check of currencies to ensure standards are being maintained.
- Production and publication of a comprehensive training plan on a rolling 12-month basis.
- Training and mentoring of Training and Checking personnel.
- Liaison with other Checking/Training personnel for the standardisation of all Company procedures.
- Act as a conduit for Instructors and Line Pilots to feed back any operational advantage or operational changes that need to be made in order that PHI operates compliantly, efficiently and safely within Australia.
- Carry out check flight and training duties as required and maintenance of own currency and competency in aircraft operations.
- Supervision of flight crews and operations personnel, including the processing and actioning of flight crew performance reports.
- Supervision of Cadet, Co-Pilot and junior Captain professional development and development of peer-to-peer mentorship.
- Maintain and develop professional standards, qualifications, training programs and policy.
- Other associated Flight Ops tasks or responsibilities as directed by the HOFO or COO as required.

**To be considered for this role, you will need**:

- Licence: CASA ATPL (H) with Instrument Rating
- Extensive experience with flight training and checking
- CASA Part 61 Licensing, Instructional qualification and minimum of Flight Examiner Rating.
- Type Rated on one of: S92, H175, AW139
- 3000 hours total helicopter time including 1500 hours multi-engine (helicopter)
- 1500 hours command (helicopter)
- 1200 hours multi-crew (helicopter)
- Extensive knowledge of CASA regulatory environment
- Previous aviation management experience
- Perth based or prepared to relocate

**About you**:

- Works cooperatively with other to produce innovative solutions
- Embraces change and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technology and processes
- Interacts with employees to set and communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable
- Expresses ideas respectfully and shares information in a clear and concise manner using the appropriate mode of communication
- Recognizes when compromise is necessary and is effective in getting others to be flexible in their views.
- Obtains and manages appropriate and necessary resources to accomplish objectives in a timely and efficient manner

By joining our team, you will work in a rewarding and professional environment, with a diverse team of people sharing ideas and experiences.

We offer an employee benefits package and access to a comprehensive wellbeing platform.

Applications close Sunday, 27 April 2025. PHI reserves the right to commence shortlisting and remove the job advertisement prior to this date.