Air Crew Officer - Training & Checking

Air Crew Officer - Training & Checking

• Permanent, full-time position+ competitive remuneration + salary packaging.
• Engaging Role in a fast-paced, for-purpose organisation
• Flexible Working Conditions
• Flexible Touring

CareFlight is an Australian “for purpose” aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australia’s most trusted Brands. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose. 

Proudly an HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice, we operate across Australia, with major base locations in NSW, and the NT. Our specially trained doctors, nurses, paramedics and aircrew use helicopters, turbo prop aircraft, aeromedical jets and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500 patients each year. We also deploy medical professionals and aircraft in support of defence, government and commercial contracts, and energy and resource sector sites. 

The Role:

We currently have an opportunity for a Training & Checking Air Crew Officer to join the organisation to be a key member of CareFlight’s Aviation Rotary Wing Technology team, to assist the Head of Training and Checking, the Chief Air Crew Officer and Rotary Wing Fleet Manager with the management of training for ACO’s.

In this role key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Holding a recognised TCACO qualification with a recognised Part 133 operator. 
• Ensure that all matters pertaining to TCACO duties are undertaken according to CareFlight’s policy and procedures.
• Ensure rostered training 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 HOTC-RW.
• Undergo ACO training, as required or requested by the HOTC-RW and CACO.
• Media liaison is to be undertaken only at the direction of Media, Communications & Marketing management.
• Maintain 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 1000 hours as a helicopter ACO / winch operator.
• Previous HEMS / SAR experience.
• Qualifications on AW139 / B412 / BK117 and H145
• Current TCACO qualification with an Australian Part 133 MTO. 
• Winch / rappel competency in accordance with CASRs.
• Sound understanding of CASRs pertaining to the ACO role within a RW operation.
• Front Left-Hand ACO experience.
• NVIS competency in accordance with IAW Parts 91, 138 and 133 MOS.
• Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman).
• CASA Class 2 Medical. 
• Willingness to deploy at reasonable notice for limited periods.
• Demonstrated experience working in small specialist teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of and competency with CRM, Risk Management and Safety Management Systems.
• Demonstrated competencies with computing systems such as Word, Excel, and iPad Flight Planning applications. 
• Current HUET / EBS Qualification.

The following will be highly regarded:

• Current first aid / resuscitation certificate from a recognised authority. 
• Current CRM / Non-Technical Skills and Human Factors Training. 
• Current DG awareness qualification. 

How to apply
 
If you would like to be part of our team, you can apply using the link below. Please ensure you attach a current resume and covering letter that addresses the role’s essential criteria. Applications for this opportunity will close on 27th March 2025 . 

For additional information, please contact recruitment@careflight.org 

CareFlight values diversity in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

All employees must comply with CareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing.
Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks also apply.

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