Aircrew Officer

Permanent, Full-Time Position + Competitive Remuneration + Salary Packaging. - Engaging Role in a Fast-Paced, For-Purpose Organisation - Flexible Working Conditions - Flexible Touring **About CareFlight** We respond above and beyond For over 35 years, CareFlight has been saving lives, speeding recovery and serving the community. We’re service-oriented, dedicated first and foremost to our patients, responsive and respectful of the needs of all stakeholders. We work in unity, as One CareFlight, integrating diverse teams across geographies to achieve our shared mission. We lead the way in delivering clinical and operational excellence whilst remaining agile, flexible and open to ideas, quick to serve, embrace change and adapt to new situations. We operate with integrity, to the highest ethical standards and fairness to all. We’re profit for purpose. Funds earned and raised go back towards delivery of our service, so we can continue to respond above and beyond to the needs of our patients, communities and customers **The role** Due to the expanding volume and scope of aviation activity within CareFlight, we have an emerging requirement for a dedicated Touring Aircrew Officers (Rotary Wing) to support CareFlight operations conducting HEMS and SAR. In this role key responsibilities will include but are not limited to: - Ensure that all matters pertaining to aircrew duties are undertaken according to CareFlight’s policy and procedures - Ensure rostered shifts are conducted as required by the roster - Undertake shifts at locations as required by the roster - Ensure secondary non-flying duties are undertaken as allocated from time to time by the Rotary Wing Department Managers - Undergo Air Crew Officer training, as required or requested by Rotary Wing Department managers - Aviation operational proficiency and fitness is to be maintained as stipulated by CareFlight **About you** To be successful in this role you will need: - Minimum 500 hours as a Helicopter Aircrew Officer - certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman) including winch qualification - BK117 ACO experience - NVIS competency and experience >50hrs - Front Left-Hand Seat ACO experience. - Current CASA Class 2 Medical - Previous SAR/EMS experience with a minimum of one (1) year full-time civil experience - Demonstrated understanding of CRM, Risk Management and Safety Management Systems - Current Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) **The following will be highly regarded**: - Previous T&C experience **How to apply** **_CareFlight values diversity in the workplace._** **_Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply._** - All employees must comply with CareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required_ - Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks also apply._ - All employees must comply with CareFlight’ s immunisation & vaccination policy._