Applications close on 17th of August 2025
- Facilitate high-impact training that supports real-world aeromedical operations
- Enjoy the variety of both leadership and instructional duties
- Access salary packaging and additional employee benefits
About LifeFlight
LifeFlight Australia is a leading aeromedical organisation dedicated to saving lives through rapid response medical services. Operating a fleet of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, LifeFlight delivers critical care and emergency retrievals across Queensland and beyond. In addition to its lifesaving missions, LifeFlight runs a world-class training academy, equipping aviation and medical professionals with the skills needed for high-pressure environments. Our mission is to provide the highest standard of care and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
About the Role
Join LifeFlight as the ACO Training and Standards Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aircrew training. Based within our LifeFlight Training Academy, you'll lead a high-performing team responsible for the development, delivery, and oversight of training and standards for our non-pilot aircrew.
This role combines leadership, innovation, and strategic engagement—ensuring excellence in training outcomes, compliance with aviation standards, and operational readiness. You’ll also help drive business growth through the development of training products and partnerships across the aviation sector.
This is a full-time role, working on an equal time roster (reconciled monthly), primarily based at the LifeFlight Training Academy in the vicinity of Brisbane Airport. You’ll also have the opportunity to work across LifeFlight’s operational bases, with a company vehicle provided to support travel and training delivery.
About You
You’re an experienced and professional Aircrew Officer with a strong operational background and a commitment to safety, excellence, and continuous improvement. With at least 750 hours of helicopter ACO experience (including front left seat operations), you bring a solid foundation in SAR/EMS environments, ideally with previous Training and Checking experience.
You hold:
- CAO 29.11 competency
- CASA Class 2 Medical
- Certificate IV in Aviation (AVI40119 or AVI40116)
- HUET/EBS, Senior First Aid, and Advanced Resuscitation certification
You offer NVG experience, a solid grasp of ACO duties under CAO requirements, and a proactive, flexible approach to travel. Your strong understanding of CRM, human factors, and risk and safety management ensures confident performance in dynamic environments.
Highly regarded:
- Experience with AW139, B412, or BK117 aircraft
- Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
- FLIR operation or RCO/Rescue Swimmer experience
Why LifeFlight?
Meaningful Impact: Working with LifeFlight Australia provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people's lives. The organisation is dedicated to saving lives, delivering critical care services, and responding to emergencies. Employees can take pride in contributing to a mission-driven organisation focused on making a positive difference in the community.
Collaboration & Support: At LifeFlight, we are committed to fostering a culture of camaraderie and teamwork. Our aeromedical operations thrive on the close collaboration between medical professionals, pilots, and support staff, all working together in high-pressure environments. We value a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals can rely on one another, creating a strong sense of purpose and unity. By harnessing the power of teamwork and pooling our strengths, we believe we can overcome any challenge, achieve our goals, and find fulfillment in the critical work we do.
Salary Packaging Options: As an employee of LifeFlight, you have the opportunity to benefit from salary packaging, allowing you to allocate up to $15,900 per Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year towards general living expenses. This includes covering various everyday costs like groceries, petrol, mortgage, rent, and school fees, providing you with added financial flexibility and support.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a growing organisation that is dedicated to saving lives and serving the community.
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experiences we would love to hear from you today.
Eligible candidates will need to be fully vaccinated against MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B and will be required to hold or to obtain a Working with Children Blue Card (Queensland).
Note: the successful applicant will be required to undergo background checks including a national police check as a condition of employment.
Applications will be reviewed as submitted and we will be conducting interviews throughout the process.
Applications close on 17th of August 2025
