Key Responsibilities
To be considered for this role you are required to meet the below requirements:
- Operate the rescue equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Conduct the pre-flight checks of SAR, sling load and winch equipment.
- Undertake line flying duties as an Aircrew Officer or Rescue crew Officer.
- Provide information concerning aircraft safety.
- Maintain rescue and sling load equipment in a serviceable condition.
- Assist the aircraft Commander with navigation.
- Render first aid when necessary.
- Conduct flight, task and safety briefings.
- Meet all Company Operational Standards.
- Adhere to Company health, safety and environmental policies.
- Ensure that self and crew comply with and that the aircraft is operated to and in accordance with the operations manual procedures and any additional relevant legalization or direction.
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes
About You
Successful candidates will ideally have the following minimum qualifications and experience:
Essential requirements:
- Must hold CASA approved hoist endorsement under CASR PART 133/138,
- Current CASA – Class II medical,
- Current Provide Advanced Resuscitation and oxygen (HLTAID015),
- Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011),
- Minimum 12 months experience in a similar role,
- Ability to pass and maintain company fitness test.
Applicants must be an Australian citizen and be able to hold and maintain applicable clearances as required for the position.
Desirable requirements:
- 500 hours Rotary wing Aircrew Officer experience,
- Cert IV in Aviation – Aircrew Officer,
- Flight Radiotelephone Operators License,
- Current Dangerous Goods Awareness Certificate,
- SAR/EMS Experience,
- Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (H.U.E.T) & Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS),
- SLS Bronze Medallion or Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue),
We are proud to offer:
- A supportive and engaging environment and culture where everyone helps each other and is keen to learn.
- Training and development so you can progress your career.
- Time off or overtime where applicable.
- A safe and exciting environment with helpful and supportive team members.
- Above award salary and conditions.
- Our core values are those of health, safety, environment, and diversity.
At OSA we believe a diverse workforce makes us stronger. We want our people to be proud of who they are and where they come from. We will support our colleagues to work safely together, take care of each other and feel empowered and valued in sharing ideas as we create an organisation where we celebrate our differences.
Our commitment to maintaining and growing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can achieve their full potential, will ensure a strong and sustainable future for everyone.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all genders, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from diverse backgrounds.
If you would like to express your interest in this opportunity, please provide your CV.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement or start interviewing suitable perspective applicants without waiting for the full advertising period to end. Therefore, we urge suitable applicants to submit their application as soon as possible.
We reserve the right to contact only shortlisted candidates.
Role Summary
OSA Opportunity
Aircrew Officer – Touring
Who we are
Offshore Services Australasia (OSA) is the leading supplier of helicopters services to the Australian Offshore industry. We operate multiple helicopter types from several bases throughout Australia providing support to several major oil and gas producers.
About the role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Aircrew Officer to join our Offshore Aviation team on a full-time touring basis, supporting our helicopter operations throughout Australia.
The role of an Aircrew Officer is a technical role proficient in the techniques necessary to perform Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical, Passenger Transport and Winching Operations. The Aircrew Officer is responsible to the aircraft captain for the safe and efficient management of the aircraft's rear cabin during flying operations.
The role is performed in various onshore and offshore environments, where it shares the common objective to render assistance to personnel in emergency situations. At times you can be exposed to demanding and complex tasks, while working under stressful conditions. The likelihood of exposure to traumatic and challenging situations are real and need to be considered when entering this line of work.
Working in an environment to meet client needs, certain contracts may call for diverse requirements where Aircrew Officers are expected to safely and successfully cover all facets of the position regardless of the contract. In addition, you will be required to cover various work practices (rosters). Proficiency training is a core part of the role, as is physical fitness and resilience to work under pressure.