Training and Checking Pilot

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia & Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)

Australia's most reputable charity, RFDS provides 24-hour emergency, aeromedical and primary health care services to those who live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia.

Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS SA/NT exists to support happier and healthier Australians no matter where they live, work or play. We presently operate a total of 26 aircraft: 1 x C208B, 23x Pilatus PC-12s and 2 x Pilatus PC-24 Medi-Jets across our bases in Alice Springs, Adelaide, Darwin and Port Augusta.

About this Opportunity

RFDS SA/NT's Line Pilots are at the forefront of mission focused aviation. Our Pilots are an integral part of a multi-disciplined crew in an organisation that prides itself in providing excellence in aviation services to the people of SA/NT

As a Training and Checking Pilot, you'll play a key leadership role in maintaining the highest operational standards within our aviation team. Working closely with the Head of Training and Checking, you'll oversee and deliver flight training and checking programs that ensure safety, compliance, and excellence in all facets of our operations.

To learn more about our fleet, click here.

About You

You are:

• Reliable and responsive with a safety focused problem solving attitude.
• Self-motivated with substantial organisational and decision-making capabilities, particularly in high pressure/stressful situations.
• Passionate about abiding to RFDS SA/NT values of care, integrity, collaboration, and innovation

To be considered for the role you require:

• CASA CPL (A).
• Current IPC (3 renewals).
• Minimum 2500 total flight hours.
• Minimum 2000 hours in command.
• 200 hours of night flying experience.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Recent single pilot IFR (within 2 years).
• Confident decision-making abilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain a learning and safety culture within the RFDS.

In addition to the above requirements, your application would be enhanced with:

• Experience in operating aircraft in remote areas.
• Experience flying Cessna C208B and Pilatus PC12 aircraft.
• Knowledge of rural and remote Australia.
• Current flight instructor rating
• Flight Examiner Rating
• Experience and training in emergency retrieval practices.
• Experience in training and checking in Airborne Law Enforcement (ALE) operations
• Experience operating a turbine engine aircraft

Our Benefits

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. RFDS SA/NT offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

In addition, we also offer:

• Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:

o packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills.

o packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.

• $5,000 annual retention bonus guaranteed.
• 6 weeks of annual leave per year.
• Relocation Assistance Package.
• Comprehensive ground school for new starters with State-of-the-art Flight Simulator.
• Employee Values Awards.
• Reward and Recognition program.
• Learning Management System.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Georgia Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator on

For PD and to apply please click the 'Apply for this job' to be redirected to our Career Centre

Please note that as part of the recruitment process, you may be subject to several pre-employment checks, including a national police clearance, Working with Children Clearance, medical assessment and functional capacity evaluation. RFDS SA/NT has mandatory vaccination requirements.

Please contact us if you would like to know more.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.